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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,198, 62,375.52 and 26,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,198, 62,375.52 and 26,070.64 is: 35,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,198 : 62,375.52 = 26,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,198/62,375.52 = 26,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,198x = 62,375.52 × 26,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,198x = 1,626,169,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,169,726.73/45,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.80

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