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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,159.67, 60,918.93 and 26,241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,159.67, 60,918.93 and 26,241.99 is: 36,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,159.67 : 60,918.93 = 26,241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,159.67/60,918.93 = 26,241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,159.67x = 60,918.93 × 26,241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,159.67x = 1,598,633,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,633,951.87/44,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,201.22

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