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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,195.79, 62,355.93 and 26,072.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,195.79, 62,355.93 and 26,072.99 is: 35,972.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,195.79 : 62,355.93 = 26,072.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,195.79/62,355.93 = 26,072.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,195.79x = 62,355.93 × 26,072.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,195.79x = 1,625,805,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,805,539.33/45,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,972.50

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