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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.25, 62,085.17 and 26,127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.25, 62,085.17 and 26,127.59 is: 36,056.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.25 : 62,085.17 = 26,127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.25/62,085.17 = 26,127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.25x = 62,085.17 × 26,127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.25x = 1,622,135,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,135,736.20/44,989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,056.07

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