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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,827.97, 61,862.76 and 26,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,827.97, 61,862.76 and 26,923.28 is: 37,154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,827.97 : 61,862.76 = 26,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,827.97/61,862.76 = 26,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,827.97x = 61,862.76 × 26,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,827.97x = 1,665,548,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,548,099.74/44,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,154.22

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