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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,832.09, 61,868.45 and 26,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,832.09, 61,868.45 and 26,927.40 is: 37,159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,832.09 : 61,868.45 = 26,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,832.09/61,868.45 = 26,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,832.09x = 61,868.45 × 26,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,832.09x = 1,665,956,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,956,500.53/44,832.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,159.91

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