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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,993.76, 62,091.38 and 26,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,993.76, 62,091.38 and 26,132.10 is: 36,062.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,993.76 : 62,091.38 = 26,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,993.76/62,091.38 = 26,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,993.76x = 62,091.38 × 26,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,993.76x = 1,622,578,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,578,151.30/44,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,062.29

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