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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.70, 62,351.91 and 26,325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.70, 62,351.91 and 26,325.18 is: 36,321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.70 : 62,351.91 = 26,325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.70/62,351.91 = 26,325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.70x = 62,351.91 × 26,325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.70x = 1,641,425,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,425,254.09/45,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,321.39

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