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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,416.21, 61,265.73 and 26,497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,416.21, 61,265.73 and 26,497.39 is: 36,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,416.21 : 61,265.73 = 26,497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,416.21/61,265.73 = 26,497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,416.21x = 61,265.73 × 26,497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,416.21x = 1,623,381,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,381,941.44/44,416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,549.31

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