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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.43, 62,104.07 and 26,145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.43, 62,104.07 and 26,145.49 is: 36,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.43 : 62,104.07 = 26,145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.43/62,104.07 = 26,145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.43x = 62,104.07 × 26,145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.43x = 1,623,741,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,741,341.14/44,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,085.20

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