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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,048.22, 62,170.29 and 26,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,048.22, 62,170.29 and 26,189.02 is: 36,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,048.22 : 62,170.29 = 26,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,048.22/62,170.29 = 26,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,048.22x = 62,170.29 × 26,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,048.22x = 1,628,178,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,178,968.22/45,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,143.03

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