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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.34, 62,173.31 and 26,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.34, 62,173.31 and 26,186.25 is: 36,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.34 : 62,173.31 = 26,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.34/62,173.31 = 26,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.34x = 62,173.31 × 26,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.34x = 1,628,085,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,085,708.06/45,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,139.25

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