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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.02, 61,108.08 and 26,376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.02, 61,108.08 and 26,376.78 is: 36,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.02 : 61,108.08 = 26,376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.02/61,108.08 = 26,376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.02x = 61,108.08 × 26,376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.02x = 1,611,834,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,834,382.38/44,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,400.12

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