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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,998.68, 62,105.79 and 26,146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,998.68, 62,105.79 and 26,146.74 is: 36,086.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,998.68 : 62,105.79 = 26,146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,998.68/62,105.79 = 26,146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,998.68x = 62,105.79 × 26,146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,998.68x = 1,623,863,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,863,943.62/44,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,086.92

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