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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,168.54, 62,330.93 and 26,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,168.54, 62,330.93 and 26,049.12 is: 35,946.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,168.54 : 62,330.93 = 26,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,168.54/62,330.93 = 26,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,168.54x = 62,330.93 × 26,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,168.54x = 1,623,665,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,665,875.28/45,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,946.83

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