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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,042.92, 62,166.96 and 26,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,042.92, 62,166.96 and 26,191 is: 36,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,042.92 : 62,166.96 = 26,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,042.92/62,166.96 = 26,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,042.92x = 62,166.96 × 26,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,042.92x = 1,628,214,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,214,849.36/45,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,148.07

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