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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,029.28, 62,126.82 and 26,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,029.28, 62,126.82 and 26,162.76 is: 36,096.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,029.28 : 62,126.82 = 26,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,029.28/62,126.82 = 26,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,029.28x = 62,126.82 × 26,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,029.28x = 1,625,409,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,409,081.22/45,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,096.71

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