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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,231.40, 61,035.32 and 26,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,231.40, 61,035.32 and 26,323.52 is: 36,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231.40 : 61,035.32 = 26,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231.40/61,035.32 = 26,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231.40x = 61,035.32 × 26,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231.40x = 1,606,664,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,664,029.93/44,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,324.06

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