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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,032.94, 62,153.16 and 26,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,032.94, 62,153.16 and 26,181 is: 36,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,032.94 : 62,153.16 = 26,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,032.94/62,153.16 = 26,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,032.94x = 62,153.16 × 26,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,032.94x = 1,627,231,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,231,881.96/45,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,134.26

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