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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,594, 61,549.32 and 26,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,594, 61,549.32 and 26,693 is: 36,842.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,594 : 61,549.32 = 26,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,594/61,549.32 = 26,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,594x = 61,549.32 × 26,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,594x = 1,642,935,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,935,998.76/44,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,842.09

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