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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,054.09, 62,178.48 and 26,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,054.09, 62,178.48 and 26,190 is: 36,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,054.09 : 62,178.48 = 26,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,054.09/62,178.48 = 26,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,054.09x = 62,178.48 × 26,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,054.09x = 1,628,454,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,454,391.20/45,054.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,144.43

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