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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,036.59, 62,154.33 and 26,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,036.59, 62,154.33 and 26,172.50 is: 36,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,036.59 : 62,154.33 = 26,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,036.59/62,154.33 = 26,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,036.59x = 62,154.33 × 26,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,036.59x = 1,626,734,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,734,201.93/45,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,120.28

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