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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,709.93, 61,705.07 and 26,814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,709.93, 61,705.07 and 26,814.78 is: 37,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,709.93 : 61,705.07 = 26,814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,709.93/61,705.07 = 26,814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,709.93x = 61,705.07 × 26,814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,709.93x = 1,654,607,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,607,876.93/44,709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,007.62

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