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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,229.38, 61,035.13 and 26,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,229.38, 61,035.13 and 26,320.28 is: 36,321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,229.38 : 61,035.13 = 26,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,229.38/61,035.13 = 26,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,229.38x = 61,035.13 × 26,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,229.38x = 1,606,461,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,461,711.44/44,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,321.14

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