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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.52, 61,054.08 and 26,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.52, 61,054.08 and 26,337.52 is: 36,338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.52 : 61,054.08 = 26,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.52/61,054.08 = 26,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.52x = 61,054.08 × 26,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.52x = 1,608,013,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,013,053.08/44,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,338.03

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