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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,220.63, 61,023.06 and 26,311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,220.63, 61,023.06 and 26,311.53 is: 36,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,220.63 : 61,023.06 = 26,311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,220.63/61,023.06 = 26,311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,220.63x = 61,023.06 × 26,311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,220.63x = 1,605,610,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,610,073.88/44,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,309.07

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