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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.59, 62,173.65 and 26,186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.59, 62,173.65 and 26,186.50 is: 36,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.59 : 62,173.65 = 26,186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.59/62,173.65 = 26,186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.59x = 62,173.65 × 26,186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.59x = 1,628,110,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,110,285.73/45,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,139.60

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