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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,687.67, 61,668.70 and 26,782.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,687.67, 61,668.70 and 26,782.68 is: 36,959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,687.67 : 61,668.70 = 26,782.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,687.67/61,668.70 = 26,782.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,687.67x = 61,668.70 × 26,782.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,687.67x = 1,651,653,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,653,058.12/44,687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,959.93

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