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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,886.92, 61,946.10 and 26,982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,886.92, 61,946.10 and 26,982.92 is: 37,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,886.92 : 61,946.10 = 26,982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,886.92/61,946.10 = 26,982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,886.92x = 61,946.10 × 26,982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,886.92x = 1,671,486,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,486,660.61/44,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,237.72

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