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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,998.66, 62,098.80 and 26,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,998.66, 62,098.80 and 26,135.78 is: 36,067.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,998.66 : 62,098.80 = 26,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,998.66/62,098.80 = 26,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,998.66x = 62,098.80 × 26,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,998.66x = 1,623,000,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,000,575.06/44,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,067.75

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