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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,137.13, 60,904.68 and 26,228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,137.13, 60,904.68 and 26,228.69 is: 36,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,137.13 : 60,904.68 = 26,228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,137.13/60,904.68 = 26,228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,137.13x = 60,904.68 × 26,228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,137.13x = 1,597,449,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,449,846.79/44,137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,192.88

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