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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,439.16, 61,327.01 and 26,530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,439.16, 61,327.01 and 26,530.82 is: 36,613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,439.16 : 61,327.01 = 26,530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,439.16/61,327.01 = 26,530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,439.16x = 61,327.01 × 26,530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,439.16x = 1,627,055,730.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,055,730.79/44,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,613.11

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