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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,223.19, 61,023.45 and 26,314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,223.19, 61,023.45 and 26,314.74 is: 36,311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,223.19 : 61,023.45 = 26,314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,223.19/61,023.45 = 26,314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,223.19x = 61,023.45 × 26,314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,223.19x = 1,605,815,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,815,987.88/44,223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,311.63

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