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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,187, 62,353.59 and 26,068.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,187, 62,353.59 and 26,068.51 is: 35,971.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,187 : 62,353.59 = 26,068.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,187/62,353.59 = 26,068.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,187x = 62,353.59 × 26,068.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,187x = 1,625,465,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,465,184.45/45,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,971.97

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