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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.94, 61,180.47 and 26,424.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.94, 61,180.47 and 26,424.09 is: 36,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.94 : 61,180.47 = 26,424.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.94/61,180.47 = 26,424.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.94x = 61,180.47 × 26,424.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.94x = 1,616,638,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,638,245.52/44,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,469.96

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