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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,865, 61,913.70 and 26,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,865, 61,913.70 and 26,013.06 is: 35,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,865 : 61,913.70 = 26,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,865/61,913.70 = 26,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,865x = 61,913.70 × 26,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,865x = 1,610,564,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,564,792.92/44,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,898.02

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