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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,908.12, 61,957.29 and 26,989.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,908.12, 61,957.29 and 26,989.30 is: 37,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,908.12 : 61,957.29 = 26,989.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,908.12/61,957.29 = 26,989.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,908.12x = 61,957.29 × 26,989.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,908.12x = 1,672,183,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,183,887.00/44,908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,235.67

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