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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,274.40, 61,070.72 and 26,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,274.40, 61,070.72 and 26,356 is: 36,354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,274.40 : 61,070.72 = 26,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,274.40/61,070.72 = 26,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,274.40x = 61,070.72 × 26,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,274.40x = 1,609,579,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,579,896.32/44,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,354.64

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