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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,756, 61,765.08 and 26,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,756, 61,765.08 and 26,844.48 is: 37,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,756 : 61,765.08 = 26,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,756/61,765.08 = 26,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,756x = 61,765.08 × 26,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,756x = 1,658,051,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,051,454.76/44,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,046.46

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