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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,867, 61,916.46 and 26,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,867, 61,916.46 and 26,015.06 is: 35,900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,867 : 61,916.46 = 26,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,867/61,916.46 = 26,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,867x = 61,916.46 × 26,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,867x = 1,610,760,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,760,421.89/44,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,900.78

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