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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,160.14, 60,919.58 and 26,242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,160.14, 60,919.58 and 26,242.47 is: 36,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,160.14 : 60,919.58 = 26,242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,160.14/60,919.58 = 26,242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,160.14x = 60,919.58 × 26,242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,160.14x = 1,598,680,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,680,316.17/44,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,201.88

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