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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,186.94, 60,957.83 and 26,271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,186.94, 60,957.83 and 26,271.77 is: 36,243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,186.94 : 60,957.83 = 26,271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,186.94/60,957.83 = 26,271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,186.94x = 60,957.83 × 26,271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,186.94x = 1,601,469,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,469,850.35/44,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,243.06

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