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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,139.63, 60,908.13 and 26,231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,139.63, 60,908.13 and 26,231.19 is: 36,196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,139.63 : 60,908.13 = 26,231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,139.63/60,908.13 = 26,231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,139.63x = 60,908.13 × 26,231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,139.63x = 1,597,692,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,692,730.57/44,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,196.33

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