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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,999.68, 62,107.17 and 26,147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,999.68, 62,107.17 and 26,147.74 is: 36,088.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,999.68 : 62,107.17 = 26,147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,999.68/62,107.17 = 26,147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,999.68x = 62,107.17 × 26,147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,999.68x = 1,623,962,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,962,133.30/44,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,088.30

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