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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,549.13, 61,477.79 and 26,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,549.13, 61,477.79 and 26,644.14 is: 36,768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,549.13 : 61,477.79 = 26,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,549.13/61,477.79 = 26,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,549.13x = 61,477.79 × 26,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,549.13x = 1,638,022,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,022,710.43/44,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,768.90

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