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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,181.15, 62,358.73 and 26,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,181.15, 62,358.73 and 26,073.25 is: 35,986.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,181.15 : 62,358.73 = 26,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,181.15/62,358.73 = 26,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,181.15x = 62,358.73 × 26,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,181.15x = 1,625,894,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,894,535.89/45,181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,986.13

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