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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,237.16, 61,052.34 and 26,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,237.16, 61,052.34 and 26,332.26 is: 36,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,237.16 : 61,052.34 = 26,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,237.16/61,052.34 = 26,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,237.16x = 61,052.34 × 26,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,237.16x = 1,607,646,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,646,090.49/44,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,341.53

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