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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,435.59, 61,321.85 and 26,532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,435.59, 61,321.85 and 26,532.16 is: 36,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,435.59 : 61,321.85 = 26,532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,435.59/61,321.85 = 26,532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,435.59x = 61,321.85 × 26,532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,435.59x = 1,627,001,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,001,146.02/44,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,614.82

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