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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.42, 62,059.32 and 26,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.42, 62,059.32 and 26,111.64 is: 36,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.42 : 62,059.32 = 26,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.42/62,059.32 = 26,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.42x = 62,059.32 × 26,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.42x = 1,620,470,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,470,622.48/44,985.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,022.13

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