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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,181.96, 62,349.40 and 26,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,181.96, 62,349.40 and 26,062.54 is: 35,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,181.96 : 62,349.40 = 26,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,181.96/62,349.40 = 26,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,181.96x = 62,349.40 × 26,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,181.96x = 1,624,983,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,983,731.48/45,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,965.32

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