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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,866.26, 61,912.62 and 26,950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,866.26, 61,912.62 and 26,950.68 is: 37,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,866.26 : 61,912.62 = 26,950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,866.26/61,912.62 = 26,950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,866.26x = 61,912.62 × 26,950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,866.26x = 1,668,587,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,587,209.58/44,866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,190.25

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