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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,333.06, 61,171.25 and 26,429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,333.06, 61,171.25 and 26,429.74 is: 36,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,333.06 : 61,171.25 = 26,429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,333.06/61,171.25 = 26,429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,333.06x = 61,171.25 × 26,429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,333.06x = 1,616,740,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,740,146.12/44,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,468.05

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