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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,926.56, 62,001.72 and 26,063.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,926.56, 62,001.72 and 26,063.69 is: 35,969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,926.56 : 62,001.72 = 26,063.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,926.56/62,001.72 = 26,063.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,926.56x = 62,001.72 × 26,063.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,926.56x = 1,615,993,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,993,299.54/44,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,969.66

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