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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,206.38, 61,003.40 and 26,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,206.38, 61,003.40 and 26,297.28 is: 36,289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,206.38 : 61,003.40 = 26,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,206.38/61,003.40 = 26,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,206.38x = 61,003.40 × 26,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,206.38x = 1,604,223,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,223,359.27/44,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,289.41

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