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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.68, 62,064.96 and 26,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.68, 62,064.96 and 26,113.52 is: 36,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.68 : 62,064.96 = 26,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.68/62,064.96 = 26,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.68x = 62,064.96 × 26,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.68x = 1,620,734,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,734,574.26/44,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,032.59

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