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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,697.56, 61,687.98 and 26,791.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,697.56, 61,687.98 and 26,791.97 is: 36,976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,697.56 : 61,687.98 = 26,791.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,697.56/61,687.98 = 26,791.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,697.56x = 61,687.98 × 26,791.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,697.56x = 1,652,742,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,742,201.08/44,697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,976.12

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