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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,074.08, 60,822.40 and 26,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,074.08, 60,822.40 and 26,178 is: 36,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,074.08 : 60,822.40 = 26,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,074.08/60,822.40 = 26,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,074.08x = 60,822.40 × 26,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,074.08x = 1,592,208,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,208,787.20/44,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,125.74

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