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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,138.39, 60,916.08 and 26,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,138.39, 60,916.08 and 26,233.24 is: 36,204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,138.39 : 60,916.08 = 26,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,138.39/60,916.08 = 26,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,138.39x = 60,916.08 × 26,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,138.39x = 1,598,026,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,026,146.50/44,138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,204.90

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