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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,798.76, 61,801.61 and 26,862.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,798.76, 61,801.61 and 26,862.66 is: 37,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,798.76 : 61,801.61 = 26,862.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,798.76/61,801.61 = 26,862.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,798.76x = 61,801.61 × 26,862.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,798.76x = 1,660,155,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,155,502.57/44,798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,058.07

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