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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,234.64, 61,051.68 and 26,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,234.64, 61,051.68 and 26,340 is: 36,353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,234.64 : 61,051.68 = 26,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,234.64/61,051.68 = 26,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,234.64x = 61,051.68 × 26,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,234.64x = 1,608,101,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,101,251.20/44,234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,353.89

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