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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,638.08, 61,602.48 and 26,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,638.08, 61,602.48 and 26,736 is: 36,896.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,638.08 : 61,602.48 = 26,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,638.08/61,602.48 = 26,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,638.08x = 61,602.48 × 26,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,638.08x = 1,647,003,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,003,905.28/44,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,896.84

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