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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,055.76, 62,182.68 and 26,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,055.76, 62,182.68 and 26,189.24 is: 36,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,055.76 : 62,182.68 = 26,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,055.76/62,182.68 = 26,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,055.76x = 62,182.68 × 26,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,055.76x = 1,628,517,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,517,130.36/45,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,144.48

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