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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,279.01, 61,105.32 and 26,374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,279.01, 61,105.32 and 26,374.77 is: 36,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,279.01 : 61,105.32 = 26,374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,279.01/61,105.32 = 26,374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,279.01x = 61,105.32 × 26,374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,279.01x = 1,611,638,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,638,760.78/44,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,397.35

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