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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,264.40, 61,056.96 and 26,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,264.40, 61,056.96 and 26,346.02 is: 36,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264.40 : 61,056.96 = 26,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264.40/61,056.96 = 26,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264.40x = 61,056.96 × 26,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264.40x = 1,608,607,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,607,889.30/44,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,340.89

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