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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,558, 61,490.04 and 26,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,558, 61,490.04 and 26,653.76 is: 36,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,558 : 61,490.04 = 26,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,558/61,490.04 = 26,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,558x = 61,490.04 × 26,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,558x = 1,638,940,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,940,768.55/44,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,782.19

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