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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,143.98, 60,926.76 and 26,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,143.98, 60,926.76 and 26,249.20 is: 36,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,143.98 : 60,926.76 = 26,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,143.98/60,926.76 = 26,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,143.98x = 60,926.76 × 26,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,143.98x = 1,599,278,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,278,708.59/44,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,228.69

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