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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,068.08, 60,814.08 and 26,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,068.08, 60,814.08 and 26,172 is: 36,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,068.08 : 60,814.08 = 26,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,068.08/60,814.08 = 26,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,068.08x = 60,814.08 × 26,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,068.08x = 1,591,626,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,626,101.76/44,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,117.44

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