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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,983.70, 62,082.98 and 26,120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,983.70, 62,082.98 and 26,120.82 is: 36,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,983.70 : 62,082.98 = 26,120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,983.70/62,082.98 = 26,120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,983.70x = 62,082.98 × 26,120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,983.70x = 1,621,658,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,658,345.64/44,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.91

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