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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,623.80, 61,591.05 and 26,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,623.80, 61,591.05 and 26,729.28 is: 36,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,623.80 : 61,591.05 = 26,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,623.80/61,591.05 = 26,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,623.80x = 61,591.05 × 26,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,623.80x = 1,646,284,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,284,420.94/44,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,892.52

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