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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,164.08, 60,939.84 and 26,259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,164.08, 60,939.84 and 26,259.84 is: 36,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,164.08 : 60,939.84 = 26,259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,164.08/60,939.84 = 26,259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,164.08x = 60,939.84 × 26,259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,164.08x = 1,600,270,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,270,448.03/44,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,234.66

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