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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,477.55, 61,381.13 and 26,329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,477.55, 61,381.13 and 26,329.05 is: 36,335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,477.55 : 61,381.13 = 26,329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,477.55/61,381.13 = 26,329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,477.55x = 61,381.13 × 26,329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,477.55x = 1,616,106,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,106,709.18/44,477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,335.34

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