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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,056.16, 62,152.56 and 26,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,056.16, 62,152.56 and 26,191.20 is: 36,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,056.16 : 62,152.56 = 26,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,056.16/62,152.56 = 26,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,056.16x = 62,152.56 × 26,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,056.16x = 1,627,850,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,850,129.47/45,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,129.36

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