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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,910.12, 61,960.05 and 26,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,910.12, 61,960.05 and 26,991.30 is: 37,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,910.12 : 61,960.05 = 26,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,910.12/61,960.05 = 26,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,910.12x = 61,960.05 × 26,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,910.12x = 1,672,382,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,382,297.57/44,910.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,238.43

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