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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,279.02, 61,100.13 and 26,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,279.02, 61,100.13 and 26,371.54 is: 36,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,279.02 : 61,100.13 = 26,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,279.02/61,100.13 = 26,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,279.02x = 61,100.13 × 26,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,279.02x = 1,611,304,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,304,522.30/44,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.80

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