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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,047.22, 62,168.91 and 26,188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,047.22, 62,168.91 and 26,188.02 is: 36,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,047.22 : 62,168.91 = 26,188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,047.22/62,168.91 = 26,188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,047.22x = 62,168.91 × 26,188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,047.22x = 1,628,080,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,080,658.46/45,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,141.65

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