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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,078.20, 62,211.80 and 26,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,078.20, 62,211.80 and 26,214 is: 36,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,078.20 : 62,211.80 = 26,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,078.20/62,211.80 = 26,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,078.20x = 62,211.80 × 26,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,078.20x = 1,630,820,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,820,125.20/45,078.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,177.58

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