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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,858, 61,904.04 and 26,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,858, 61,904.04 and 26,006.06 is: 35,888.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,858 : 61,904.04 = 26,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,858/61,904.04 = 26,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,858x = 61,904.04 × 26,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,858x = 1,609,880,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,880,178.48/44,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,888.36

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