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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,161.92, 60,927.12 and 26,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,161.92, 60,927.12 and 26,257.68 is: 36,225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,161.92 : 60,927.12 = 26,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,161.92/60,927.12 = 26,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,161.92x = 60,927.12 × 26,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,161.92x = 1,599,804,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,804,820.28/44,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,225.89

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