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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.77, 62,174.39 and 26,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.77, 62,174.39 and 26,183.25 is: 36,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.77 : 62,174.39 = 26,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.77/62,174.39 = 26,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.77x = 62,174.39 × 26,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.77x = 1,627,927,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,927,466.05/45,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,136.20

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