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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,029.18, 62,147.99 and 26,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,029.18, 62,147.99 and 26,177.24 is: 36,129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,029.18 : 62,147.99 = 26,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,029.18/62,147.99 = 26,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,029.18x = 62,147.99 × 26,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,029.18x = 1,626,862,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,862,849.75/45,029.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,129.08

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