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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,698.79, 61,656.96 and 26,537.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,698.79, 61,656.96 and 26,537.18 is: 36,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,698.79 : 61,656.96 = 26,537.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,698.79/61,656.96 = 26,537.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,698.79x = 61,656.96 × 26,537.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,698.79x = 1,636,201,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,201,999.92/44,698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,605.07

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