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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,305.55, 62,529.81 and 26,182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,305.55, 62,529.81 and 26,182.69 is: 36,136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,305.55 : 62,529.81 = 26,182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,305.55/62,529.81 = 26,182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,305.55x = 62,529.81 × 26,182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,305.55x = 1,637,198,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,198,376.48/45,305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,136.82

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