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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,978.68, 62,063.58 and 26,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,978.68, 62,063.58 and 26,112.52 is: 36,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,978.68 : 62,063.58 = 26,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,978.68/62,063.58 = 26,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,978.68x = 62,063.58 × 26,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,978.68x = 1,620,636,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,636,474.02/44,978.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,031.21

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