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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,176.99, 62,339.81 and 26,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,176.99, 62,339.81 and 26,058.51 is: 35,958.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,176.99 : 62,339.81 = 26,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,176.99/62,339.81 = 26,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,176.99x = 62,339.81 × 26,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,176.99x = 1,624,482,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,482,431.99/45,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,958.19

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