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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.68, 62,104.41 and 26,145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.68, 62,104.41 and 26,145.74 is: 36,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.68 : 62,104.41 = 26,145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.68/62,104.41 = 26,145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.68x = 62,104.41 × 26,145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.68x = 1,623,765,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,765,756.71/44,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,085.54

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