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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,840.79, 61,858.08 and 26,931.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,840.79, 61,858.08 and 26,931.69 is: 37,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,840.79 : 61,858.08 = 26,931.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,840.79/61,858.08 = 26,931.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,840.79x = 61,858.08 × 26,931.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,840.79x = 1,665,942,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,942,634.56/44,840.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,152.39

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