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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,228.88, 61,034.44 and 26,319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,228.88, 61,034.44 and 26,319.78 is: 36,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,228.88 : 61,034.44 = 26,319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,228.88/61,034.44 = 26,319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,228.88x = 61,034.44 × 26,319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,228.88x = 1,606,413,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,413,033.22/44,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,320.45

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