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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,666.68, 61,637.94 and 26,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,666.68, 61,637.94 and 26,771.56 is: 36,943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,666.68 : 61,637.94 = 26,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,666.68/61,637.94 = 26,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,666.68x = 61,637.94 × 26,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,666.68x = 1,650,143,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,143,808.99/44,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,943.51

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