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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,492.79, 61,394.00 and 26,584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,492.79, 61,394.00 and 26,584.01 is: 36,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,492.79 : 61,394.00 = 26,584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,492.79/61,394.00 = 26,584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,492.79x = 61,394.00 × 26,584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,492.79x = 1,632,098,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,098,270.05/44,492.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,682.31

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