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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,060.96, 62,179.68 and 26,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,060.96, 62,179.68 and 26,199.36 is: 36,152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,060.96 : 62,179.68 = 26,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,060.96/62,179.68 = 26,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,060.96x = 62,179.68 × 26,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,060.96x = 1,629,067,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,067,821.00/45,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,152.53

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