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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,264.16, 61,057.68 and 26,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,264.16, 61,057.68 and 26,347.20 is: 36,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264.16 : 61,057.68 = 26,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264.16/61,057.68 = 26,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264.16x = 61,057.68 × 26,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264.16x = 1,608,698,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,698,906.50/44,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,343.15

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