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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.07, 60,977.67 and 26,281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.07, 60,977.67 and 26,281.68 is: 36,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.07 : 60,977.67 = 26,281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.07/60,977.67 = 26,281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.07x = 60,977.67 × 26,281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.07x = 1,602,595,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,595,610.09/44,187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.43

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