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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,835.80, 61,878.84 and 26,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,835.80, 61,878.84 and 26,940.20 is: 37,180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,835.80 : 61,878.84 = 26,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,835.80/61,878.84 = 26,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,835.80x = 61,878.84 × 26,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,835.80x = 1,667,028,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,028,325.37/44,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,180.74

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