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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,886.96, 61,965 and 26,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,886.96, 61,965 and 26,020.44 is: 35,920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,886.96 : 61,965 = 26,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,886.96/61,965 = 26,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,886.96x = 61,965 × 26,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,886.96x = 1,612,356,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,356,564.60/44,886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,920.38

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