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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,996.91, 62,096.39 and 26,134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,996.91, 62,096.39 and 26,134.03 is: 36,065.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,996.91 : 62,096.39 = 26,134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,996.91/62,096.39 = 26,134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,996.91x = 62,096.39 × 26,134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,996.91x = 1,622,828,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,828,919.15/44,996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,065.34

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