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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,333.58, 61,181.55 and 26,430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,333.58, 61,181.55 and 26,430.06 is: 36,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,333.58 : 61,181.55 = 26,430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,333.58/61,181.55 = 26,430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,333.58x = 61,181.55 × 26,430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,333.58x = 1,617,032,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,032,037.39/44,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,474.20

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