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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,291.64, 61,130.34 and 26,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,291.64, 61,130.34 and 26,397 is: 36,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,291.64 : 61,130.34 = 26,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,291.64/61,130.34 = 26,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,291.64x = 61,130.34 × 26,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,291.64x = 1,613,657,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,657,584.98/44,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,432.55

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