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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,183, 62,348.07 and 26,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,183, 62,348.07 and 26,064.51 is: 35,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,183 : 62,348.07 = 26,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,183/62,348.07 = 26,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,183x = 62,348.07 × 26,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,183x = 1,625,071,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,071,894.00/45,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,966.45

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