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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,043.92, 62,168.34 and 26,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,043.92, 62,168.34 and 26,192 is: 36,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,043.92 : 62,168.34 = 26,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,043.92/62,168.34 = 26,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,043.92x = 62,168.34 × 26,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,043.92x = 1,628,313,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,313,161.28/45,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,149.46

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