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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,037.84, 62,148.72 and 26,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,037.84, 62,148.72 and 26,176 is: 36,120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,037.84 : 62,148.72 = 26,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,037.84/62,148.72 = 26,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,037.84x = 62,148.72 × 26,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,037.84x = 1,626,804,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,804,894.72/45,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,120.85

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