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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,256.39, 61,045.92 and 26,338.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,256.39, 61,045.92 and 26,338.02 is: 36,329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,256.39 : 61,045.92 = 26,338.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,256.39/61,045.92 = 26,338.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,256.39x = 61,045.92 × 26,338.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,256.39x = 1,607,828,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,828,661.88/44,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,329.86

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