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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,383.03, 61,240.40 and 26,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,383.03, 61,240.40 and 26,236.68 is: 36,201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,383.03 : 61,240.40 = 26,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,383.03/61,240.40 = 26,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,383.03x = 61,240.40 × 26,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,383.03x = 1,606,744,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,744,777.87/44,383.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,201.78

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