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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,045.92, 62,171.10 and 26,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,045.92, 62,171.10 and 26,194 is: 36,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,045.92 : 62,171.10 = 26,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,045.92/62,171.10 = 26,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,045.92x = 62,171.10 × 26,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,045.92x = 1,628,509,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,509,793.40/45,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,152.22

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