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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,335.44, 61,190.82 and 26,431.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,335.44, 61,190.82 and 26,431.62 is: 36,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,335.44 : 61,190.82 = 26,431.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,335.44/61,190.82 = 26,431.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,335.44x = 61,190.82 × 26,431.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,335.44x = 1,617,372,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,372,501.73/44,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,480.35

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