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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.59, 62,172.27 and 26,185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.59, 62,172.27 and 26,185.50 is: 36,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.59 : 62,172.27 = 26,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.59/62,172.27 = 26,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.59x = 62,172.27 × 26,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.59x = 1,628,011,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,011,976.09/45,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,138.22

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