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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.82, 61,252.77 and 26,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.82, 61,252.77 and 26,488 is: 36,536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.82 : 61,252.77 = 26,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.82/61,252.77 = 26,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.82x = 61,252.77 × 26,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.82x = 1,622,463,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,463,371.76/44,406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,536.36

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