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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,552, 61,481.76 and 26,647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,552, 61,481.76 and 26,647.76 is: 36,773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,552 : 61,481.76 = 26,647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,552/61,481.76 = 26,647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,552x = 61,481.76 × 26,647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,552x = 1,638,351,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,351,184.86/44,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,773.91

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