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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,186.92, 62,363.49 and 26,325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,186.92, 62,363.49 and 26,325.26 is: 36,332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,186.92 : 62,363.49 = 26,325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,186.92/62,363.49 = 26,325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,186.92x = 62,363.49 × 26,325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,186.92x = 1,641,735,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,735,088.76/45,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,332.09

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