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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,193.18, 62,358.74 and 26,068.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,193.18, 62,358.74 and 26,068.66 is: 35,970.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,193.18 : 62,358.74 = 26,068.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,193.18/62,358.74 = 26,068.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,193.18x = 62,358.74 × 26,068.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,193.18x = 1,625,608,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,608,791.09/45,193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,970.22

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