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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,231.13, 61,038.23 and 26,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,231.13, 61,038.23 and 26,325.68 is: 36,328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231.13 : 61,038.23 = 26,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231.13/61,038.23 = 26,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231.13x = 61,038.23 × 26,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231.13x = 1,606,872,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,872,473.93/44,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,328.99

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