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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.06, 62,051.79 and 26,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.06, 62,051.79 and 26,099.06 is: 36,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.06 : 62,051.79 = 26,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.06/62,051.79 = 26,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.06x = 62,051.79 × 26,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.06x = 1,619,493,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,493,390.32/44,972.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.10

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