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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,060.16, 62,158.08 and 26,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,060.16, 62,158.08 and 26,195.20 is: 36,134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,060.16 : 62,158.08 = 26,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,060.16/62,158.08 = 26,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,060.16x = 62,158.08 × 26,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,060.16x = 1,628,243,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,243,337.22/45,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,134.88

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