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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,193.12, 62,364.11 and 26,071.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,193.12, 62,364.11 and 26,071.77 is: 35,977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,193.12 : 62,364.11 = 26,071.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,193.12/62,364.11 = 26,071.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,193.12x = 62,364.11 × 26,071.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,193.12x = 1,625,942,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,942,927.34/45,193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,977.66

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