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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,280.02, 61,101.51 and 26,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,280.02, 61,101.51 and 26,372.54 is: 36,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,280.02 : 61,101.51 = 26,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,280.02/61,101.51 = 26,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,280.02x = 61,101.51 × 26,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,280.02x = 1,611,402,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,402,016.54/44,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,391.18

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