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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,646.76, 61,602.18 and 26,738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,646.76, 61,602.18 and 26,738.44 is: 36,892.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,646.76 : 61,602.18 = 26,738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,646.76/61,602.18 = 26,738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,646.76x = 61,602.18 × 26,738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,646.76x = 1,647,146,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,146,193.80/44,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,892.85

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