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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,713.92, 61,695 and 26,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,713.92, 61,695 and 26,812.20 is: 36,994.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,713.92 : 61,695 = 26,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,713.92/61,695 = 26,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,713.92x = 61,695 × 26,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,713.92x = 1,654,178,679
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,178,679/44,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,994.71

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