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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,607, 61,559.60 and 26,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,607, 61,559.60 and 26,698.56 is: 36,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,607 : 61,559.60 = 26,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,607/61,559.60 = 26,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,607x = 61,559.60 × 26,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,607x = 1,643,552,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,552,674.18/44,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,845.17

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