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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,297.82, 61,099.72 and 26,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,297.82, 61,099.72 and 26,379 is: 36,384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,297.82 : 61,099.72 = 26,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,297.82/61,099.72 = 26,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,297.82x = 61,099.72 × 26,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,297.82x = 1,611,749,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,749,447.93/44,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,384.40

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