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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,182.49, 62,347.39 and 26,064.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,182.49, 62,347.39 and 26,064.01 is: 35,965.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,182.49 : 62,347.39 = 26,064.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,182.49/62,347.39 = 26,064.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,182.49x = 62,347.39 × 26,064.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,182.49x = 1,625,022,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,022,996.43/45,182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,965.77

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