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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,216.21, 61,023.66 and 26,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,216.21, 61,023.66 and 26,071.04 is: 35,981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,216.21 : 61,023.66 = 26,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,216.21/61,023.66 = 26,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,216.21x = 61,023.66 × 26,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,216.21x = 1,590,950,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,950,280.81/44,216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,981.15

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