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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,040.94, 62,164.20 and 26,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,040.94, 62,164.20 and 26,189 is: 36,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,040.94 : 62,164.20 = 26,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,040.94/62,164.20 = 26,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,040.94x = 62,164.20 × 26,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,040.94x = 1,628,018,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,018,233.80/45,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,145.30

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