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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,592, 61,546.56 and 26,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,592, 61,546.56 and 26,691 is: 36,839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,592 : 61,546.56 = 26,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,592/61,546.56 = 26,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,592x = 61,546.56 × 26,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,592x = 1,642,739,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,739,232.96/44,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,839.33

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