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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,045.72, 62,166.84 and 26,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,045.72, 62,166.84 and 26,186.52 is: 36,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,045.72 : 62,166.84 = 26,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,045.72/62,166.84 = 26,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,045.72x = 62,166.84 × 26,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,045.72x = 1,627,933,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,933,199.00/45,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,139.58

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