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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,568, 61,503.84 and 26,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,568, 61,503.84 and 26,663.76 is: 36,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,568 : 61,503.84 = 26,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,568/61,503.84 = 26,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,568x = 61,503.84 × 26,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,568x = 1,639,923,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,923,628.84/44,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,795.99

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