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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,758, 61,767.84 and 26,846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,758, 61,767.84 and 26,846.48 is: 37,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,758 : 61,767.84 = 26,846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,758/61,767.84 = 26,846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,758x = 61,767.84 × 26,846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,758x = 1,658,249,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,249,081.20/44,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,049.22

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