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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,296.78, 61,130.01 and 26,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,296.78, 61,130.01 and 26,392 is: 36,421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,296.78 : 61,130.01 = 26,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,296.78/61,130.01 = 26,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,296.78x = 61,130.01 × 26,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,296.78x = 1,613,343,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,343,223.92/44,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,421.23

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