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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,616.78, 61,573.09 and 26,708.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,616.78, 61,573.09 and 26,708.33 is: 36,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,616.78 : 61,573.09 = 26,708.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,616.78/61,573.09 = 26,708.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,616.78x = 61,573.09 × 26,708.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,616.78x = 1,644,514,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,514,165.75/44,616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,858.65

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