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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,859.52, 61,906.12 and 26,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,859.52, 61,906.12 and 26,007.56 is: 35,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,859.52 : 61,906.12 = 26,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,859.52/61,906.12 = 26,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,859.52x = 61,906.12 × 26,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,859.52x = 1,610,027,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,027,130.27/44,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,890.42

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