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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,383.28, 61,243.38 and 26,231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,383.28, 61,243.38 and 26,231.85 is: 36,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,383.28 : 61,243.38 = 26,231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,383.28/61,243.38 = 26,231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,383.28x = 61,243.38 × 26,231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,383.28x = 1,606,527,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,527,157.65/44,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,196.68

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