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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,231.78, 61,035.83 and 26,323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,231.78, 61,035.83 and 26,323.89 is: 36,324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231.78 : 61,035.83 = 26,323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231.78/61,035.83 = 26,323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231.78x = 61,035.83 × 26,323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231.78x = 1,606,700,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,700,540.79/44,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,324.58

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