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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,588.07, 61,510.35 and 26,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,588.07, 61,510.35 and 26,679.48 is: 36,805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,588.07 : 61,510.35 = 26,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,588.07/61,510.35 = 26,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,588.07x = 61,510.35 × 26,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,588.07x = 1,641,064,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,064,152.62/44,588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,805.01

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