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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,157.89, 60,916.48 and 26,240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,157.89, 60,916.48 and 26,240.22 is: 36,198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,157.89 : 60,916.48 = 26,240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,157.89/60,916.48 = 26,240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,157.89x = 60,916.48 × 26,240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,157.89x = 1,598,461,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,461,771.23/44,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,198.78

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