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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,801.76, 61,805.75 and 26,865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,801.76, 61,805.75 and 26,865.66 is: 37,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,801.76 : 61,805.75 = 26,865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,801.76/61,805.75 = 26,865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,801.76x = 61,805.75 × 26,865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,801.76x = 1,660,452,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,452,131.22/44,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,062.21

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