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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,899.92, 61,957.66 and 26,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,899.92, 61,957.66 and 26,035 is: 35,925.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,899.92 : 61,957.66 = 26,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,899.92/61,957.66 = 26,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,899.92x = 61,957.66 × 26,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,899.92x = 1,613,067,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,067,678.10/44,899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.85

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