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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.92, 61,763.72 and 26,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.92, 61,763.72 and 26,855.68 is: 37,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.92 : 61,763.72 = 26,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.92/61,763.72 = 26,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.92x = 61,763.72 × 26,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.92x = 1,658,706,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,706,699.93/44,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,057.86

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