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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,862.66, 61,906.87 and 26,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,862.66, 61,906.87 and 26,001 is: 35,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,862.66 : 61,906.87 = 26,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,862.66/61,906.87 = 26,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,862.66x = 61,906.87 × 26,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,862.66x = 1,609,640,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,640,526.87/44,862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,879.29

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