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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,983.60, 62,082.84 and 26,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,983.60, 62,082.84 and 26,120.72 is: 36,049.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,983.60 : 62,082.84 = 26,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,983.60/62,082.84 = 26,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,983.60x = 62,082.84 × 26,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,983.60x = 1,621,648,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,648,480.44/44,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.77

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