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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255.71, 61,053.69 and 26,340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255.71, 61,053.69 and 26,340.67 is: 36,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255.71 : 61,053.69 = 26,340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255.71/61,053.69 = 26,340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255.71x = 61,053.69 × 26,340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255.71x = 1,608,195,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,195,100.57/44,255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,338.70

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