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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,995.68, 62,101.65 and 26,143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,995.68, 62,101.65 and 26,143.74 is: 36,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,995.68 : 62,101.65 = 26,143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,995.68/62,101.65 = 26,143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,995.68x = 62,101.65 × 26,143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,995.68x = 1,623,569,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,569,391.17/44,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,082.78

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