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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.72, 61,926.44 and 26,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.72, 61,926.44 and 26,015.76 is: 35,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.72 : 61,926.44 = 26,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.72/61,926.44 = 26,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.72x = 61,926.44 × 26,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.72x = 1,611,063,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,063,400.69/44,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,902.96

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