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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,488, 61,381.36 and 26,575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,488, 61,381.36 and 26,575.04 is: 36,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,488 : 61,381.36 = 26,575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,488/61,381.36 = 26,575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,488x = 61,381.36 × 26,575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,488x = 1,631,212,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,212,097.25/44,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,666.34

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