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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,868.72, 61,920.92 and 26,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,868.72, 61,920.92 and 26,011.76 is: 35,897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,868.72 : 61,920.92 = 26,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,868.72/61,920.92 = 26,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,868.72x = 61,920.92 × 26,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,868.72x = 1,610,672,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,672,110.02/44,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,897.44

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