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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,045.51, 62,168.21 and 26,182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,045.51, 62,168.21 and 26,182.63 is: 36,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,045.51 : 62,168.21 = 26,182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,045.51/62,168.21 = 26,182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,045.51x = 62,168.21 × 26,182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,045.51x = 1,627,727,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,727,240.19/45,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,135.17

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