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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,926.87, 61,996.99 and 25,793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,926.87, 61,996.99 and 25,793.18 is: 35,593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,926.87 : 61,996.99 = 25,793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,926.87/61,996.99 = 25,793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,926.87x = 61,996.99 × 25,793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,926.87x = 1,599,099,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,099,367.18/44,926.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,593.39

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