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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.38, 62,085.35 and 26,127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.38, 62,085.35 and 26,127.72 is: 36,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.38 : 62,085.35 = 26,127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.38/62,085.35 = 26,127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.38x = 62,085.35 × 26,127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.38x = 1,622,148,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,148,841.06/44,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,056.26

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