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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,683.30, 61,664.59 and 26,774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,683.30, 61,664.59 and 26,774.83 is: 36,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,683.30 : 61,664.59 = 26,774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,683.30/61,664.59 = 26,774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,683.30x = 61,664.59 × 26,774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,683.30x = 1,651,058,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,058,851.39/44,683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,950.25

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