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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,282.72, 61,103.16 and 26,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,282.72, 61,103.16 and 26,377.28 is: 36,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,282.72 : 61,103.16 = 26,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,282.72/61,103.16 = 26,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,282.72x = 61,103.16 × 26,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,282.72x = 1,611,735,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,735,160.20/44,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,396.48

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