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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,199.64, 62,377.36 and 26,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,199.64, 62,377.36 and 26,085.26 is: 35,998.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,199.64 : 62,377.36 = 26,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,199.64/62,377.36 = 26,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,199.64x = 62,377.36 × 26,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,199.64x = 1,627,129,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,129,653.71/45,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,998.73

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