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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,945.80, 62,037.54 and 26,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,945.80, 62,037.54 and 26,089 is: 36,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,945.80 : 62,037.54 = 26,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,945.80/62,037.54 = 26,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,945.80x = 62,037.54 × 26,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,945.80x = 1,618,497,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,497,381.06/44,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,009.98

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