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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,642.08, 61,608 and 26,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,642.08, 61,608 and 26,740 is: 36,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,642.08 : 61,608 = 26,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,642.08/61,608 = 26,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,642.08x = 61,608 × 26,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,642.08x = 1,647,397,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,397,920/44,642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,902.36

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