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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,621.54, 61,579.64 and 26,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,621.54, 61,579.64 and 26,713.08 is: 36,865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,621.54 : 61,579.64 = 26,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,621.54/61,579.64 = 26,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,621.54x = 61,579.64 × 26,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,621.54x = 1,644,981,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,981,849.69/44,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,865.20

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