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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,929.68, 62,016.36 and 26,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,929.68, 62,016.36 and 26,075.28 is: 35,991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,929.68 : 62,016.36 = 26,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,929.68/62,016.36 = 26,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,929.68x = 62,016.36 × 26,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,929.68x = 1,617,093,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,093,951.58/44,929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,991.66

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