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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,975.84, 62,063.16 and 26,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,975.84, 62,063.16 and 26,114.36 is: 36,035.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,975.84 : 62,063.16 = 26,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,975.84/62,063.16 = 26,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,975.84x = 62,063.16 × 26,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,975.84x = 1,620,739,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,739,702.98/44,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,035.79

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