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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,617.71, 61,562.12 and 26,705.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,617.71, 61,562.12 and 26,705.91 is: 36,847.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,617.71 : 61,562.12 = 26,705.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,617.71/61,562.12 = 26,705.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,617.71x = 61,562.12 × 26,705.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,617.71x = 1,644,072,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,072,302.60/44,617.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,847.98

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