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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,266.76, 61,086.84 and 26,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,266.76, 61,086.84 and 26,369.72 is: 36,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,266.76 : 61,086.84 = 26,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,266.76/61,086.84 = 26,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,266.76x = 61,086.84 × 26,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,266.76x = 1,610,842,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,842,866.48/44,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.45

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