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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,968.56, 62,046.98 and 26,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,968.56, 62,046.98 and 26,095.56 is: 36,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,968.56 : 62,046.98 = 26,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,968.56/62,046.98 = 26,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,968.56x = 62,046.98 × 26,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,968.56x = 1,619,150,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,150,689.41/44,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,006.28

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