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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,376.70, 61,247.76 and 26,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,376.70, 61,247.76 and 26,226.68 is: 36,197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,376.70 : 61,247.76 = 26,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,376.70/61,247.76 = 26,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,376.70x = 61,247.76 × 26,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,376.70x = 1,606,324,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,324,964.86/44,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,197.49

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