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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,439.78, 61,327.87 and 26,531.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,439.78, 61,327.87 and 26,531.45 is: 36,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,439.78 : 61,327.87 = 26,531.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,439.78/61,327.87 = 26,531.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,439.78x = 61,327.87 × 26,531.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,439.78x = 1,627,117,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,117,173.52/44,439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,613.98

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