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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255.64, 61,044.89 and 26,337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255.64, 61,044.89 and 26,337.27 is: 36,328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255.64 : 61,044.89 = 26,337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255.64/61,044.89 = 26,337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255.64x = 61,044.89 × 26,337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255.64x = 1,607,755,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,755,618.36/44,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,328.83

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