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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,996.38, 62,095 and 26,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,996.38, 62,095 and 26,134.72 is: 36,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,996.38 : 62,095 = 26,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,996.38/62,095 = 26,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,996.38x = 62,095 × 26,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,996.38x = 1,622,835,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,835,438.40/44,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,065.91

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