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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.35, 61,163.38 and 26,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.35, 61,163.38 and 26,424.02 is: 36,460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.35 : 61,163.38 = 26,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.35/61,163.38 = 26,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.35x = 61,163.38 × 26,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.35x = 1,616,182,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,182,376.39/44,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,460.16

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