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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,291.34, 61,120.62 and 26,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,291.34, 61,120.62 and 26,382.24 is: 36,406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,291.34 : 61,120.62 = 26,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,291.34/61,120.62 = 26,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,291.34x = 61,120.62 × 26,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,291.34x = 1,612,498,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,498,865.79/44,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,406.64

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