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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,990.43, 62,094.38 and 26,138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,990.43, 62,094.38 and 26,138.49 is: 36,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,990.43 : 62,094.38 = 26,138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,990.43/62,094.38 = 26,138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,990.43x = 62,094.38 × 26,138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,990.43x = 1,623,053,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,053,199.99/44,990.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,075.52

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