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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,942.80, 62,033.40 and 26,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,942.80, 62,033.40 and 26,086 is: 36,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,942.80 : 62,033.40 = 26,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,942.80/62,033.40 = 26,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,942.80x = 62,033.40 × 26,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,942.80x = 1,618,203,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,203,272.40/44,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.84

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