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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,430.29, 61,285.16 and 26,511.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,430.29, 61,285.16 and 26,511.47 is: 36,568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430.29 : 61,285.16 = 26,511.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430.29/61,285.16 = 26,511.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430.29x = 61,285.16 × 26,511.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430.29x = 1,624,759,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,759,521.33/44,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,568.74

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