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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,126.73, 60,890.23 and 26,219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,126.73, 60,890.23 and 26,219.29 is: 36,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,126.73 : 60,890.23 = 26,219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,126.73/60,890.23 = 26,219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,126.73x = 60,890.23 × 26,219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,126.73x = 1,596,498,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,498,598.54/44,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,179.85

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