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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,800.26, 61,803.68 and 26,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,800.26, 61,803.68 and 26,864.16 is: 37,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,800.26 : 61,803.68 = 26,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,800.26/61,803.68 = 26,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,800.26x = 61,803.68 × 26,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,800.26x = 1,660,303,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,303,813.79/44,800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,060.14

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