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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,060.12, 62,186.76 and 26,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,060.12, 62,186.76 and 26,196 is: 36,152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,060.12 : 62,186.76 = 26,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,060.12/62,186.76 = 26,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,060.12x = 62,186.76 × 26,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,060.12x = 1,629,044,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,044,364.96/45,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,152.69

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