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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,223.32, 61,026.76 and 26,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,223.32, 61,026.76 and 26,314.22 is: 36,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,223.32 : 61,026.76 = 26,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,223.32/61,026.76 = 26,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,223.32x = 61,026.76 × 26,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,223.32x = 1,605,871,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,871,588.53/44,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,312.78

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