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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,555.78, 61,481.13 and 26,644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,555.78, 61,481.13 and 26,644.25 is: 36,765.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,555.78 : 61,481.13 = 26,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,555.78/61,481.13 = 26,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,555.78x = 61,481.13 × 26,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,555.78x = 1,638,118,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,118,290.60/44,555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,765.57

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