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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,886.01, 61,954.61 and 26,505.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,886.01, 61,954.61 and 26,505.22 is: 36,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,886.01 : 61,954.61 = 26,505.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,886.01/61,954.61 = 26,505.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,886.01x = 61,954.61 × 26,505.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,886.01x = 1,642,120,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,120,568.06/44,886.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,584.24

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