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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,641.08, 61,606.62 and 26,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,641.08, 61,606.62 and 26,739 is: 36,900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,641.08 : 61,606.62 = 26,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,641.08/61,606.62 = 26,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,641.08x = 61,606.62 × 26,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,641.08x = 1,647,299,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,299,412.18/44,641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,900.98

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