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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.83, 61,078.62 and 26,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.83, 61,078.62 and 26,355.44 is: 36,370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.83 : 61,078.62 = 26,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.83/61,078.62 = 26,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.83x = 61,078.62 × 26,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.83x = 1,609,753,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,753,904.69/44,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,370.54

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