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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,195.99, 62,372.76 and 26,068.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,195.99, 62,372.76 and 26,068.65 is: 35,976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,195.99 : 62,372.76 = 26,068.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,195.99/62,372.76 = 26,068.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,195.99x = 62,372.76 × 26,068.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,195.99x = 1,625,973,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,973,649.97/45,195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,976.06

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