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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,325.21, 61,137.48 and 26,406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,325.21, 61,137.48 and 26,406.39 is: 36,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,325.21 : 61,137.48 = 26,406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,325.21/61,137.48 = 26,406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,325.21x = 61,137.48 × 26,406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,325.21x = 1,614,420,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,420,140.50/44,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,422.17

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