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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,165.42, 60,926.82 and 26,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,165.42, 60,926.82 and 26,247.75 is: 36,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,165.42 : 60,926.82 = 26,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,165.42/60,926.82 = 26,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,165.42x = 60,926.82 × 26,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,165.42x = 1,599,191,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,191,612.75/44,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,209.14

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