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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,376.57, 61,247.58 and 26,226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,376.57, 61,247.58 and 26,226.55 is: 36,197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,376.57 : 61,247.58 = 26,226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,376.57/61,247.58 = 26,226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,376.57x = 61,247.58 × 26,226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,376.57x = 1,606,312,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,312,697.46/44,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,197.32

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