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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,982, 62,080.63 and 26,119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,982, 62,080.63 and 26,119.13 is: 36,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,982 : 62,080.63 = 26,119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,982/62,080.63 = 26,119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,982x = 62,080.63 × 26,119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,982x = 1,621,491,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,491,669.75/44,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,047.57

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