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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,436.97, 61,323.99 and 26,528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,436.97, 61,323.99 and 26,528.63 is: 36,610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,436.97 : 61,323.99 = 26,528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,436.97/61,323.99 = 26,528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,436.97x = 61,323.99 × 26,528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,436.97x = 1,626,841,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,841,379.68/44,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,610.09

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