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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,718.34, 61,697.86 and 26,806.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,718.34, 61,697.86 and 26,806.81 is: 36,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,718.34 : 61,697.86 = 26,806.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,718.34/61,697.86 = 26,806.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,718.34x = 61,697.86 × 26,806.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,718.34x = 1,653,922,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,922,810.43/44,718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,985.34

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