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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,193.58, 62,366.08 and 26,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,193.58, 62,366.08 and 26,073.40 is: 35,980.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,193.58 : 62,366.08 = 26,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,193.58/62,366.08 = 26,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,193.58x = 62,366.08 × 26,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,193.58x = 1,626,095,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,095,750.27/45,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,980.68

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