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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.18, 62,092.67 and 26,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.18, 62,092.67 and 26,137.24 is: 36,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.18 : 62,092.67 = 26,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.18/62,092.67 = 26,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.18x = 62,092.67 × 26,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.18x = 1,622,930,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,930,887.34/44,989.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,073.80

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