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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,812, 61,841.64 and 26,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,812, 61,841.64 and 26,907.76 is: 37,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,812 : 61,841.64 = 26,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,812/61,841.64 = 26,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,812x = 61,841.64 × 26,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,812x = 1,664,020,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,020,007.13/44,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,133.36

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