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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,048.72, 62,170.98 and 26,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,048.72, 62,170.98 and 26,189.52 is: 36,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,048.72 : 62,170.98 = 26,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,048.72/62,170.98 = 26,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,048.72x = 62,170.98 × 26,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,048.72x = 1,628,228,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,228,124.13/45,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,143.72

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