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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,282.64, 61,117.92 and 26,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,282.64, 61,117.92 and 26,388 is: 36,420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,282.64 : 61,117.92 = 26,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,282.64/61,117.92 = 26,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,282.64x = 61,117.92 × 26,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,282.64x = 1,612,779,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,779,672.96/44,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,420.13

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