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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,992.76, 62,090 and 26,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,992.76, 62,090 and 26,131.10 is: 36,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,992.76 : 62,090 = 26,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,992.76/62,090 = 26,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,992.76x = 62,090 × 26,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,992.76x = 1,622,479,999
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,479,999/44,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.91

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