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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.94, 62,033.81 and 26,093.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.94, 62,033.81 and 26,093.13 is: 35,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.94 : 62,033.81 = 26,093.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.94/62,033.81 = 26,093.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.94x = 62,033.81 × 26,093.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.94x = 1,618,656,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,656,268.73/44,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,996.58

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