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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,061.95, 62,172.78 and 26,910.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,061.95, 62,172.78 and 26,910.54 is: 37,128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,061.95 : 62,172.78 = 26,910.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,061.95/62,172.78 = 26,910.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,061.95x = 62,172.78 × 26,910.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,061.95x = 1,673,103,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,103,083.10/45,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,128.95

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