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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,896.92, 61,953.52 and 26,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,896.92, 61,953.52 and 26,032 is: 35,921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,896.92 : 61,953.52 = 26,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,896.92/61,953.52 = 26,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,896.92x = 61,953.52 × 26,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,896.92x = 1,612,774,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,774,032.64/44,896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.71

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