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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,225.15, 61,026.70 and 26,317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,225.15, 61,026.70 and 26,317.27 is: 36,315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,225.15 : 61,026.70 = 26,317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,225.15/61,026.70 = 26,317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,225.15x = 61,026.70 × 26,317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,225.15x = 1,606,055,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,055,704.39/44,225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,315.44

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