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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.66, 61,792.29 and 26,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.66, 61,792.29 and 26,870.10 is: 37,079.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.66 : 61,792.29 = 26,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.66/61,792.29 = 26,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.66x = 61,792.29 × 26,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.66x = 1,660,365,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,365,011.53/44,778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,079.38

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