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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.18, 62,057.74 and 26,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.18, 62,057.74 and 26,102.18 is: 36,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.18 : 62,057.74 = 26,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.18/62,057.74 = 26,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.18x = 62,057.74 × 26,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.18x = 1,619,841,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,841,924.33/44,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,023.56

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