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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.10, 62,172.96 and 26,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.10, 62,172.96 and 26,186 is: 36,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.10 : 62,172.96 = 26,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.10/62,172.96 = 26,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.10x = 62,172.96 × 26,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.10x = 1,628,061,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,061,130.56/45,050.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,138.90

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