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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.44, 62,074.33 and 26,114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.44, 62,074.33 and 26,114.57 is: 36,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.44 : 62,074.33 = 26,114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.44/62,074.33 = 26,114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.44x = 62,074.33 × 26,114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.44x = 1,621,044,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,044,125.62/44,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,041.27

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