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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,047.10, 62,168.82 and 26,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,047.10, 62,168.82 and 26,183 is: 36,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,047.10 : 62,168.82 = 26,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,047.10/62,168.82 = 26,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,047.10x = 62,168.82 × 26,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,047.10x = 1,627,766,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,766,214.06/45,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,134.76

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