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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,390.62, 61,251.78 and 26,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,390.62, 61,251.78 and 26,238.82 is: 36,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,390.62 : 61,251.78 = 26,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,390.62/61,251.78 = 26,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,390.62x = 61,251.78 × 26,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,390.62x = 1,607,174,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,174,430.10/44,390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,205.27

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