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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991, 62,087.58 and 26,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991, 62,087.58 and 26,129.34 is: 36,058.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991 : 62,087.58 = 26,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991/62,087.58 = 26,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991x = 62,087.58 × 26,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991x = 1,622,307,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,307,487.60/44,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,058.49

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