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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,256.96, 61,044.21 and 26,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,256.96, 61,044.21 and 26,338.14 is: 36,328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,256.96 : 61,044.21 = 26,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,256.96/61,044.21 = 26,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,256.96x = 61,044.21 × 26,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,256.96x = 1,607,790,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,790,949.17/44,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,328.54

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