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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,617.46, 61,561.77 and 26,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,617.46, 61,561.77 and 26,705.66 is: 36,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,617.46 : 61,561.77 = 26,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,617.46/61,561.77 = 26,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,617.46x = 61,561.77 × 26,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,617.46x = 1,644,047,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,047,698.62/44,617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,847.63

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