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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,253.77, 61,042.29 and 26,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,253.77, 61,042.29 and 26,335.40 is: 36,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,253.77 : 61,042.29 = 26,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,253.77/61,042.29 = 26,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,253.77x = 61,042.29 × 26,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,253.77x = 1,607,572,818.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,572,818.85/44,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,326.24

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