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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,176.68, 60,942.34 and 26,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,176.68, 60,942.34 and 26,259 is: 36,224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,176.68 : 60,942.34 = 26,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,176.68/60,942.34 = 26,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,176.68x = 60,942.34 × 26,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,176.68x = 1,600,284,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,284,906.06/44,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,224.65

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