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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,312.31, 61,149.47 and 26,398.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,312.31, 61,149.47 and 26,398.01 is: 36,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,312.31 : 61,149.47 = 26,398.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,312.31/61,149.47 = 26,398.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,312.31x = 61,149.47 × 26,398.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,312.31x = 1,614,224,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,224,341.44/44,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,428.35

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