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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,168.05, 62,330.25 and 26,048.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,168.05, 62,330.25 and 26,048.63 is: 35,946.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,168.05 : 62,330.25 = 26,048.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,168.05/62,330.25 = 26,048.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,168.05x = 62,330.25 × 26,048.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,168.05x = 1,623,617,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,617,178.16/45,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,946.15

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