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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,581.02, 61,519.96 and 26,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,581.02, 61,519.96 and 26,665.44 is: 36,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,581.02 : 61,519.96 = 26,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,581.02/61,519.96 = 26,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,581.02x = 61,519.96 × 26,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,581.02x = 1,640,456,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,456,802.18/44,581.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,797.20

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