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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,017.94, 62,128.71 and 26,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,017.94, 62,128.71 and 26,161.14 is: 36,104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,017.94 : 62,128.71 = 26,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,017.94/62,128.71 = 26,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,017.94x = 62,128.71 × 26,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,017.94x = 1,625,357,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,357,880.33/45,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,104.67

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