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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,053.76, 62,179.92 and 26,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,053.76, 62,179.92 and 26,187.24 is: 36,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,053.76 : 62,179.92 = 26,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,053.76/62,179.92 = 26,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,053.76x = 62,179.92 × 26,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,053.76x = 1,628,320,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,320,488.22/45,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,141.72

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