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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,614.54, 61,573.21 and 26,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,614.54, 61,573.21 and 26,709.53 is: 36,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,614.54 : 61,573.21 = 26,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,614.54/61,573.21 = 26,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,614.54x = 61,573.21 × 26,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,614.54x = 1,644,591,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,591,586.85/44,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,862.24

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