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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,322.86, 61,178.28 and 26,190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,322.86, 61,178.28 and 26,190.38 is: 36,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,322.86 : 61,178.28 = 26,190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,322.86/61,178.28 = 26,190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,322.86x = 61,178.28 × 26,190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,322.86x = 1,602,282,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,282,400.95/44,322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,150.25

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