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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,588.58, 61,511.04 and 26,679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,588.58, 61,511.04 and 26,679.98 is: 36,805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,588.58 : 61,511.04 = 26,679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,588.58/61,511.04 = 26,679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,588.58x = 61,511.04 × 26,679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,588.58x = 1,641,113,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,113,316.98/44,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,805.69

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