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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,982.56, 62,081.40 and 26,119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,982.56, 62,081.40 and 26,119.69 is: 36,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,982.56 : 62,081.40 = 26,119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,982.56/62,081.40 = 26,119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,982.56x = 62,081.40 × 26,119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,982.56x = 1,621,546,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,546,865.51/44,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,048.34

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