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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.51, 61,108.77 and 26,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.51, 61,108.77 and 26,377.27 is: 36,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.51 : 61,108.77 = 26,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.51/61,108.77 = 26,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.51x = 61,108.77 × 26,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.51x = 1,611,882,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,882,525.66/44,281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,400.80

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