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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,196.99, 62,374.14 and 26,069.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,196.99, 62,374.14 and 26,069.65 is: 35,977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,196.99 : 62,374.14 = 26,069.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,196.99/62,374.14 = 26,069.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,196.99x = 62,374.14 × 26,069.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,196.99x = 1,626,071,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,071,998.85/45,196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,977.44

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