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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.66, 62,097.42 and 26,134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.66, 62,097.42 and 26,134.78 is: 36,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.66 : 62,097.42 = 26,134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.66/62,097.42 = 26,134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.66x = 62,097.42 × 26,134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.66x = 1,622,902,410.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,902,410.27/44,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,066.37

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