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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,382.03, 61,239.02 and 26,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,382.03, 61,239.02 and 26,235.68 is: 36,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,382.03 : 61,239.02 = 26,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,382.03/61,239.02 = 26,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,382.03x = 61,239.02 × 26,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,382.03x = 1,606,647,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,647,589.92/44,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,200.41

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