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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.10, 62,171.58 and 26,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.10, 62,171.58 and 26,185 is: 36,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.10 : 62,171.58 = 26,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.10/62,171.58 = 26,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.10x = 62,171.58 × 26,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.10x = 1,627,962,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,962,822.30/45,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,137.52

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