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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,030.93, 62,150.40 and 26,178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,030.93, 62,150.40 and 26,178.99 is: 36,131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,030.93 : 62,150.40 = 26,178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,030.93/62,150.40 = 26,178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,030.93x = 62,150.40 × 26,178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,030.93x = 1,627,034,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,034,700.10/45,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,131.49

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