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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,193.79, 62,353.17 and 26,070.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,193.79, 62,353.17 and 26,070.99 is: 35,969.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,193.79 : 62,353.17 = 26,070.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,193.79/62,353.17 = 26,070.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,193.79x = 62,353.17 × 26,070.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,193.79x = 1,625,608,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,608,871.54/45,193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,969.74

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