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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,226.63, 61,031.34 and 26,317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,226.63, 61,031.34 and 26,317.53 is: 36,317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,226.63 : 61,031.34 = 26,317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,226.63/61,031.34 = 26,317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,226.63x = 61,031.34 × 26,317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,226.63x = 1,606,194,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,194,121.39/44,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,317.35

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