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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.98, 62,344.64 and 26,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.98, 62,344.64 and 26,063.10 is: 35,972.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.98 : 62,344.64 = 26,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.98/62,344.64 = 26,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.98x = 62,344.64 × 26,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.98x = 1,624,894,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,894,651.94/45,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,972.09

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