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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,988.68, 62,091.98 and 26,136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,988.68, 62,091.98 and 26,136.74 is: 36,073.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,988.68 : 62,091.98 = 26,136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,988.68/62,091.98 = 26,136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,988.68x = 62,091.98 × 26,136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,988.68x = 1,622,881,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,881,806.66/44,988.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,073.11

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