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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.96, 62,341.92 and 26,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.96, 62,341.92 and 26,052.48 is: 35,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.96 : 62,341.92 = 26,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.96/62,341.92 = 26,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.96x = 62,341.92 × 26,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.96x = 1,624,161,623.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,161,623.96/45,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,955.08

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