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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.78, 62,074.82 and 26,114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.78, 62,074.82 and 26,114.91 is: 36,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.78 : 62,074.82 = 26,114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.78/62,074.82 = 26,114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.78x = 62,074.82 × 26,114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.78x = 1,621,078,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,078,170.07/44,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,041.75

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