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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.68, 61,016.40 and 26,313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.68, 61,016.40 and 26,313.17 is: 36,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.68 : 61,016.40 = 26,313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.68/61,016.40 = 26,313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.68x = 61,016.40 × 26,313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.68x = 1,605,534,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,534,600.91/44,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,306.50

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