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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,895.96, 61,952.04 and 26,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,895.96, 61,952.04 and 26,031 is: 35,920.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,895.96 : 61,952.04 = 26,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,895.96/61,952.04 = 26,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,895.96x = 61,952.04 × 26,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,895.96x = 1,612,673,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,673,553.24/44,895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,920.24

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