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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,187.79, 62,358.05 and 26,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,187.79, 62,358.05 and 26,323.70 is: 36,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,187.79 : 62,358.05 = 26,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,187.79/62,358.05 = 26,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,187.79x = 62,358.05 × 26,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,187.79x = 1,641,494,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,494,157.38/45,187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,326.06

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