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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,126.85, 60,903.92 and 26,218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,126.85, 60,903.92 and 26,218.42 is: 36,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,126.85 : 60,903.92 = 26,218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,126.85/60,903.92 = 26,218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,126.85x = 60,903.92 × 26,218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,126.85x = 1,596,804,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,804,554.21/44,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,186.69

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