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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,793.76, 61,824.72 and 26,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,793.76, 61,824.72 and 26,889.52 is: 37,113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,793.76 : 61,824.72 = 26,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,793.76/61,824.72 = 26,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,793.76x = 61,824.72 × 26,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,793.76x = 1,662,437,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,437,044.93/44,793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,113.14

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