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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,983.88, 62,083.22 and 26,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,983.88, 62,083.22 and 26,121 is: 36,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,983.88 : 62,083.22 = 26,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,983.88/62,083.22 = 26,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,983.88x = 62,083.22 × 26,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,983.88x = 1,621,675,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,675,659.02/44,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,050.15

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