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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,614.96, 61,570.64 and 26,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,614.96, 61,570.64 and 26,706.56 is: 36,856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,614.96 : 61,570.64 = 26,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,614.96/61,570.64 = 26,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,614.96x = 61,570.64 × 26,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,614.96x = 1,644,339,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,339,991.40/44,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,856.25

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