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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,943.80, 62,034.78 and 26,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,943.80, 62,034.78 and 26,087 is: 36,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,943.80 : 62,034.78 = 26,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,943.80/62,034.78 = 26,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,943.80x = 62,034.78 × 26,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,943.80x = 1,618,301,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,301,305.86/44,943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,007.22

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