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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,379.32, 61,251.38 and 26,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,379.32, 61,251.38 and 26,229.31 is: 36,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,379.32 : 61,251.38 = 26,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,379.32/61,251.38 = 26,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,379.32x = 61,251.38 × 26,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,379.32x = 1,606,580,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,580,996.54/44,379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,201.12

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