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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,183.41, 62,359.82 and 26,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,183.41, 62,359.82 and 26,059.61 is: 35,966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,183.41 : 62,359.82 = 26,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,183.41/62,359.82 = 26,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,183.41x = 62,359.82 × 26,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,183.41x = 1,625,072,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,072,342.22/45,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,966.13

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