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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,175.52, 62,341.19 and 26,055.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,175.52, 62,341.19 and 26,055.33 is: 35,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,175.52 : 62,341.19 = 26,055.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,175.52/62,341.19 = 26,055.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,175.52x = 62,341.19 × 26,055.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,175.52x = 1,624,320,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,320,303.62/45,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,955.76

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