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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,231.18, 61,044.06 and 26,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,231.18, 61,044.06 and 26,326.24 is: 36,333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231.18 : 61,044.06 = 26,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231.18/61,044.06 = 26,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231.18x = 61,044.06 × 26,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231.18x = 1,607,060,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,060,520.25/44,231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,333.21

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