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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,223.66, 61,027.20 and 26,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,223.66, 61,027.20 and 26,314.56 is: 36,313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,223.66 : 61,027.20 = 26,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,223.66/61,027.20 = 26,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,223.66x = 61,027.20 × 26,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,223.66x = 1,605,903,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,903,916.03/44,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,313.23

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