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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,877.93, 61,929.88 and 26,974.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,877.93, 61,929.88 and 26,974.61 is: 37,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,877.93 : 61,929.88 = 26,974.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,877.93/61,929.88 = 26,974.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,877.93x = 61,929.88 × 26,974.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,877.93x = 1,670,534,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,534,360.35/44,877.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,223.96

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