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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.68, 62,093.36 and 26,137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.68, 62,093.36 and 26,137.74 is: 36,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.68 : 62,093.36 = 26,137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.68/62,093.36 = 26,137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.68x = 62,093.36 × 26,137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.68x = 1,622,979,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,979,968.72/44,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,074.49

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