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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,898.92, 61,956.28 and 26,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,898.92, 61,956.28 and 26,034 is: 35,924.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,898.92 : 61,956.28 = 26,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,898.92/61,956.28 = 26,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,898.92x = 61,956.28 × 26,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,898.92x = 1,612,969,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,969,793.52/44,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.47

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