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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.30, 62,069.89 and 26,824.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.30, 62,069.89 and 26,824.19 is: 37,022.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.30 : 62,069.89 = 26,824.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.30/62,069.89 = 26,824.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.30x = 62,069.89 × 26,824.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.30x = 1,664,974,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,974,522.64/44,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,022.22

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