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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,328.94, 61,181.85 and 26,425.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,328.94, 61,181.85 and 26,425.09 is: 36,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,328.94 : 61,181.85 = 26,425.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,328.94/61,181.85 = 26,425.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,328.94x = 61,181.85 × 26,425.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,328.94x = 1,616,735,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,735,892.62/44,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,471.34

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