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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.94, 61,722.36 and 26,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.94, 61,722.36 and 26,825.70 is: 37,016.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.94 : 61,722.36 = 26,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.94/61,722.36 = 26,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.94x = 61,722.36 × 26,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.94x = 1,655,745,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,745,512.65/44,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,016.49

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