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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,688.18, 61,669.40 and 26,783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,688.18, 61,669.40 and 26,783.18 is: 36,960.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,688.18 : 61,669.40 = 26,783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,688.18/61,669.40 = 26,783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,688.18x = 61,669.40 × 26,783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,688.18x = 1,651,702,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,702,198.43/44,688.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,960.61

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