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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,910.90, 61,972.83 and 26,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,910.90, 61,972.83 and 26,046 is: 35,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,910.90 : 61,972.83 = 26,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,910.90/61,972.83 = 26,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,910.90x = 61,972.83 × 26,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,910.90x = 1,614,144,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,144,330.18/44,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,941.04

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