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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,564.38, 61,498.84 and 26,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,564.38, 61,498.84 and 26,660.14 is: 36,790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,564.38 : 61,498.84 = 26,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,564.38/61,498.84 = 26,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,564.38x = 61,498.84 × 26,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,564.38x = 1,639,567,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,567,310.09/44,564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,790.99

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