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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,855, 61,899.90 and 26,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,855, 61,899.90 and 26,003.06 is: 35,884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,855 : 61,899.90 = 26,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,855/61,899.90 = 26,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,855x = 61,899.90 × 26,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,855x = 1,609,586,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,586,813.69/44,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,884.22

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