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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,184.07, 60,973.53 and 26,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,184.07, 60,973.53 and 26,278.68 is: 36,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,184.07 : 60,973.53 = 26,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,184.07/60,973.53 = 26,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,184.07x = 60,973.53 × 26,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,184.07x = 1,602,303,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,303,883.34/44,184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,264.29

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