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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,687.34, 61,662.33 and 26,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,687.34, 61,662.33 and 26,778.24 is: 36,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,687.34 : 61,662.33 = 26,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,687.34/61,662.33 = 26,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,687.34x = 61,662.33 × 26,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,687.34x = 1,651,208,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,208,671.70/44,687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,950.26

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