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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,652.96, 61,618.32 and 26,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,652.96, 61,618.32 and 26,749.44 is: 36,912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,652.96 : 61,618.32 = 26,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,652.96/61,618.32 = 26,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,652.96x = 61,618.32 × 26,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,652.96x = 1,648,255,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,255,553.74/44,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,912.57

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