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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,611.72, 61,569.32 and 26,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,611.72, 61,569.32 and 26,706.72 is: 36,858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,611.72 : 61,569.32 = 26,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,611.72/61,569.32 = 26,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,611.72x = 61,569.32 × 26,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,611.72x = 1,644,314,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,314,837.41/44,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,858.36

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