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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,376.12, 61,243.46 and 26,471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,376.12, 61,243.46 and 26,471.12 is: 36,532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,376.12 : 61,243.46 = 26,471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,376.12/61,243.46 = 26,471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,376.12x = 61,243.46 × 26,471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,376.12x = 1,621,182,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,182,978.88/44,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,532.78

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