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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,252.27, 61,040.23 and 26,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,252.27, 61,040.23 and 26,333.90 is: 36,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,252.27 : 61,040.23 = 26,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,252.27/61,040.23 = 26,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,252.27x = 61,040.23 × 26,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,252.27x = 1,607,426,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,426,941.76/44,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,324.17

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