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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.72, 62,168.22 and 26,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.72, 62,168.22 and 26,187.52 is: 36,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.72 : 62,168.22 = 26,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.72/62,168.22 = 26,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.72x = 62,168.22 × 26,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.72x = 1,628,031,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,031,504.61/45,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,140.96

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