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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,291.48, 61,122.33 and 26,386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,291.48, 61,122.33 and 26,386.76 is: 36,413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,291.48 : 61,122.33 = 26,386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,291.48/61,122.33 = 26,386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,291.48x = 61,122.33 × 26,386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,291.48x = 1,612,820,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,820,405.16/44,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,413.79

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