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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.30, 60,991.92 and 26,287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.30, 60,991.92 and 26,287.92 is: 36,285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.30 : 60,991.92 = 26,287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.30/60,991.92 = 26,287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.30x = 60,991.92 × 26,287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.30x = 1,603,350,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,350,713.61/44,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,285.33

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