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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,709.33, 61,704.23 and 26,814.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,709.33, 61,704.23 and 26,814.18 is: 37,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,709.33 : 61,704.23 = 26,814.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,709.33/61,704.23 = 26,814.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,709.33x = 61,704.23 × 26,814.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,709.33x = 1,654,548,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,548,329.98/44,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,006.78

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