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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,713, 61,688.22 and 26,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,713, 61,688.22 and 26,813.80 is: 36,993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,713 : 61,688.22 = 26,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,713/61,688.22 = 26,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,713x = 61,688.22 × 26,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,713x = 1,654,095,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,095,593.44/44,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,993.62

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