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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,498.76, 61,404.12 and 26,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,498.76, 61,404.12 and 26,590.20 is: 36,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,498.76 : 61,404.12 = 26,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,498.76/61,404.12 = 26,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,498.76x = 61,404.12 × 26,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,498.76x = 1,632,747,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,747,831.62/44,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,691.98

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