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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.94, 62,075.02 and 26,115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.94, 62,075.02 and 26,115.07 is: 36,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.94 : 62,075.02 = 26,115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.94/62,075.02 = 26,115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.94x = 62,075.02 × 26,115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.94x = 1,621,093,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,093,182.18/44,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,041.96

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