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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,238.16, 61,053.72 and 26,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,238.16, 61,053.72 and 26,333.26 is: 36,342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,238.16 : 61,053.72 = 26,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,238.16/61,053.72 = 26,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,238.16x = 61,053.72 × 26,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,238.16x = 1,607,743,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,743,482.73/44,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,342.91

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