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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.58, 62,363.32 and 26,071.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.58, 62,363.32 and 26,071.39 is: 35,977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.58 : 62,363.32 = 26,071.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.58/62,363.32 = 26,071.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.58x = 62,363.32 × 26,071.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.58x = 1,625,898,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,898,625.59/45,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,977.91

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