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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.18, 62,544.45 and 26,193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.18, 62,544.45 and 26,193.25 is: 36,151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.18 : 62,544.45 = 26,193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.18/62,544.45 = 26,193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.18x = 62,544.45 × 26,193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.18x = 1,638,242,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,242,414.96/45,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,151.38

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