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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.94, 62,154.54 and 26,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.94, 62,154.54 and 26,182 is: 36,135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.94 : 62,154.54 = 26,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.94/62,154.54 = 26,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.94x = 62,154.54 × 26,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.94x = 1,627,330,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,330,166.28/45,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,135.64

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