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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,261.69, 61,081.09 and 26,357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,261.69, 61,081.09 and 26,357.45 is: 36,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,261.69 : 61,081.09 = 26,357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,261.69/61,081.09 = 26,357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,261.69x = 61,081.09 × 26,357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,261.69x = 1,609,941,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,941,747.90/44,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,373.25

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