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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,486.79, 61,385.70 and 26,577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,486.79, 61,385.70 and 26,577.99 is: 36,674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,486.79 : 61,385.70 = 26,577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,486.79/61,385.70 = 26,577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,486.79x = 61,385.70 × 26,577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,486.79x = 1,631,508,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,508,520.74/44,486.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,674.00

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