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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,524.26, 61,439.29 and 26,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,524.26, 61,439.29 and 26,615.70 is: 36,727.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,524.26 : 61,439.29 = 26,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,524.26/61,439.29 = 26,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,524.26x = 61,439.29 × 26,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,524.26x = 1,635,249,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,249,710.85/44,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,727.16

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