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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,868, 61,917.84 and 26,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,868, 61,917.84 and 26,016.06 is: 35,902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,868 : 61,917.84 = 26,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,868/61,917.84 = 26,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,868x = 61,917.84 × 26,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,868x = 1,610,858,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,858,240.51/44,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,902.16

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