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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,143.06, 60,918.70 and 26,916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,143.06, 60,918.70 and 26,916.44 is: 37,145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,143.06 : 60,918.70 = 26,916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,143.06/60,918.70 = 26,916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,143.06x = 60,918.70 × 26,916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,143.06x = 1,639,714,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,714,533.43/44,143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,145.47

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