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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,423.52, 61,302.66 and 26,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,423.52, 61,302.66 and 26,286 is: 36,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,423.52 : 61,302.66 = 26,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,423.52/61,302.66 = 26,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,423.52x = 61,302.66 × 26,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,423.52x = 1,611,401,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,401,720.76/44,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,273.62

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