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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,176.08, 60,942.90 and 26,260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,176.08, 60,942.90 and 26,260.92 is: 36,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,176.08 : 60,942.90 = 26,260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,176.08/60,942.90 = 26,260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,176.08x = 60,942.90 × 26,260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,176.08x = 1,600,416,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,416,621.47/44,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,228.13

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