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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,225.34, 61,021.45 and 26,316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,225.34, 61,021.45 and 26,316.85 is: 36,311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,225.34 : 61,021.45 = 26,316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,225.34/61,021.45 = 26,316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,225.34x = 61,021.45 × 26,316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,225.34x = 1,605,892,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,892,341.19/44,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,311.59

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