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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,235.87, 61,051.52 and 26,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,235.87, 61,051.52 and 26,091.73 is: 36,010.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,235.87 : 61,051.52 = 26,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,235.87/61,051.52 = 26,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,235.87x = 61,051.52 × 26,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,235.87x = 1,592,939,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,939,775.93/44,235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,010.14

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