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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,553, 61,483.14 and 26,648.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,553, 61,483.14 and 26,648.76 is: 36,775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,553 : 61,483.14 = 26,648.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,553/61,483.14 = 26,648.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,553x = 61,483.14 × 26,648.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,553x = 1,638,449,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,449,441.91/44,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,775.29

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