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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,906.72, 61,970.64 and 26,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,906.72, 61,970.64 and 26,045.60 is: 35,942.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,906.72 : 61,970.64 = 26,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,906.72/61,970.64 = 26,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,906.72x = 61,970.64 × 26,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,906.72x = 1,614,062,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,062,501.18/44,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,942.56

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