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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,052.10, 62,175.72 and 26,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,052.10, 62,175.72 and 26,188 is: 36,141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,052.10 : 62,175.72 = 26,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,052.10/62,175.72 = 26,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,052.10x = 62,175.72 × 26,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,052.10x = 1,628,257,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,257,755.36/45,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,141.66

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