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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,885.80, 61,942.38 and 26,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,885.80, 61,942.38 and 26,033.84 is: 35,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,885.80 : 61,942.38 = 26,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,885.80/61,942.38 = 26,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,885.80x = 61,942.38 × 26,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,885.80x = 1,612,598,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,598,010.14/44,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,926.69

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