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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,621.56, 61,573.19 and 26,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,621.56, 61,573.19 and 26,716.10 is: 36,865.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,621.56 : 61,573.19 = 26,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,621.56/61,573.19 = 26,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,621.56x = 61,573.19 × 26,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,621.56x = 1,644,995,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,995,501.36/44,621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,865.49

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