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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,423.01, 61,301.97 and 26,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,423.01, 61,301.97 and 26,285.49 is: 36,272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,423.01 : 61,301.97 = 26,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,423.01/61,301.97 = 26,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,423.01x = 61,301.97 × 26,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,423.01x = 1,611,352,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,352,319.42/44,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,272.92

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