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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,022.38, 62,129.07 and 26,158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,022.38, 62,129.07 and 26,158.02 is: 36,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,022.38 : 62,129.07 = 26,158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,022.38/62,129.07 = 26,158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,022.38x = 62,129.07 × 26,158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,022.38x = 1,625,173,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,173,455.64/45,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,097.01

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