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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.36, 62,088.08 and 26,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.36, 62,088.08 and 26,129.70 is: 36,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.36 : 62,088.08 = 26,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.36/62,088.08 = 26,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.36x = 62,088.08 × 26,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.36x = 1,622,342,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,342,903.98/44,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,058.99

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