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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,848, 61,890.26 and 25,996.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,848, 61,890.26 and 25,996.06 is: 35,874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,848 : 61,890.26 = 25,996.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,848/61,890.26 = 25,996.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,848x = 61,890.26 × 25,996.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,848x = 1,608,902,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,902,912.38/44,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,874.57

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