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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,040.10, 62,159.16 and 26,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,040.10, 62,159.16 and 26,176 is: 36,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,040.10 : 62,159.16 = 26,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,040.10/62,159.16 = 26,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,040.10x = 62,159.16 × 26,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,040.10x = 1,627,078,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,078,172.16/45,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,125.10

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