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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,709.42, 61,688.79 and 26,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,709.42, 61,688.79 and 26,807.70 is: 36,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,709.42 : 61,688.79 = 26,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,709.42/61,688.79 = 26,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,709.42x = 61,688.79 × 26,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,709.42x = 1,653,734,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,734,575.68/44,709.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,988.50

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