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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,042.97, 62,160.05 and 26,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,042.97, 62,160.05 and 26,180.09 is: 36,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,042.97 : 62,160.05 = 26,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,042.97/62,160.05 = 26,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,042.97x = 62,160.05 × 26,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,042.97x = 1,627,355,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,355,703.40/45,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,128.96

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