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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255.45, 61,042.16 and 26,336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255.45, 61,042.16 and 26,336.63 is: 36,326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255.45 : 61,042.16 = 26,336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255.45/61,042.16 = 26,336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255.45x = 61,042.16 × 26,336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255.45x = 1,607,644,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,644,345.43/44,255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,326.48

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