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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,921.46, 61,986.66 and 26,054.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,921.46, 61,986.66 and 26,054.94 is: 35,952.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,921.46 : 61,986.66 = 26,054.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,921.46/61,986.66 = 26,054.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,921.46x = 61,986.66 × 26,054.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,921.46x = 1,615,058,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,058,707.10/44,921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,952.94

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