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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.22, 62,343.64 and 26,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.22, 62,343.64 and 26,062.33 is: 35,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.22 : 62,343.64 = 26,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.22/62,343.64 = 26,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.22x = 62,343.64 × 26,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.22x = 1,624,820,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,820,519.08/45,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,971.06

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