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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,089.94, 60,842.39 and 26,184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,089.94, 60,842.39 and 26,184.48 is: 36,133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,089.94 : 60,842.39 = 26,184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,089.94/60,842.39 = 26,184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,089.94x = 60,842.39 × 26,184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,089.94x = 1,593,126,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,126,213.18/44,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,133.56

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