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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,978.63, 62,075.97 and 26,115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,978.63, 62,075.97 and 26,115.75 is: 36,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,978.63 : 62,075.97 = 26,115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,978.63/62,075.97 = 26,115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,978.63x = 62,075.97 × 26,115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,978.63x = 1,621,160,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,160,513.53/44,978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,042.91

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