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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,732.30, 61,732.95 and 26,828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,732.30, 61,732.95 and 26,828.06 is: 37,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,732.30 : 61,732.95 = 26,828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,732.30/61,732.95 = 26,828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,732.30x = 61,732.95 × 26,828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,732.30x = 1,656,175,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,175,286.58/44,732.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,024.15

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