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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,870.72, 61,923.68 and 26,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,870.72, 61,923.68 and 26,013.76 is: 35,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,870.72 : 61,923.68 = 26,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,870.72/61,923.68 = 26,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,870.72x = 61,923.68 × 26,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,870.72x = 1,610,867,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,867,749.84/44,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,900.20

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