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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,410.98, 61,286.92 and 26,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,410.98, 61,286.92 and 26,268.20 is: 36,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,410.98 : 61,286.92 = 26,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,410.98/61,286.92 = 26,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,410.98x = 61,286.92 × 26,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,410.98x = 1,609,896,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,896,765.51/44,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.97

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