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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,941.80, 62,032.02 and 26,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,941.80, 62,032.02 and 26,085 is: 36,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,941.80 : 62,032.02 = 26,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,941.80/62,032.02 = 26,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,941.80x = 62,032.02 × 26,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,941.80x = 1,618,105,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,105,241.70/44,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,004.46

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