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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,830.96, 61,866.90 and 26,926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,830.96, 61,866.90 and 26,926.27 is: 37,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,830.96 : 61,866.90 = 26,926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,830.96/61,866.90 = 26,926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,830.96x = 61,866.90 × 26,926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,830.96x = 1,665,844,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,844,698.80/44,830.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,158.36

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