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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,723.94, 61,714.08 and 26,819.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,723.94, 61,714.08 and 26,819.70 is: 37,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,723.94 : 61,714.08 = 26,819.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,723.94/61,714.08 = 26,819.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,723.94x = 61,714.08 × 26,819.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,723.94x = 1,655,153,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,153,111.38/44,723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,008.21

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