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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.47, 62,157.98 and 26,178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.47, 62,157.98 and 26,178.59 is: 36,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.47 : 62,157.98 = 26,178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.47/62,157.98 = 26,178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.47x = 62,157.98 × 26,178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.47x = 1,627,208,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,208,494.49/45,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,126.90

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