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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,451.61, 61,347.51 and 26,546.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,451.61, 61,347.51 and 26,546.47 is: 36,636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,451.61 : 61,347.51 = 26,546.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,451.61/61,347.51 = 26,546.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,451.61x = 61,347.51 × 26,546.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,451.61x = 1,628,559,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,559,833.79/44,451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,636.69

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