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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,305.91, 61,140.66 and 26,391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,305.91, 61,140.66 and 26,391.65 is: 36,419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,305.91 : 61,140.66 = 26,391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,305.91/61,140.66 = 26,391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,305.91x = 61,140.66 × 26,391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,305.91x = 1,613,602,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,602,593.79/44,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,419.58

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