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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,042.98, 62,160.06 and 26,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,042.98, 62,160.06 and 26,180.10 is: 36,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,042.98 : 62,160.06 = 26,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,042.98/62,160.06 = 26,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,042.98x = 62,160.06 × 26,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,042.98x = 1,627,356,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,356,586.81/45,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,128.98

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