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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,294.21, 61,133.02 and 26,399.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,294.21, 61,133.02 and 26,399.59 is: 36,435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,294.21 : 61,133.02 = 26,399.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,294.21/61,133.02 = 26,399.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,294.21x = 61,133.02 × 26,399.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,294.21x = 1,613,886,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,886,788.50/44,294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,435.62

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