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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,175.07, 62,339.91 and 26,055.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,175.07, 62,339.91 and 26,055.64 is: 35,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,175.07 : 62,339.91 = 26,055.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,175.07/62,339.91 = 26,055.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,175.07x = 62,339.91 × 26,055.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,175.07x = 1,624,306,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,306,252.59/45,175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,955.81

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