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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,190, 60,969.24 and 26,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,190, 60,969.24 and 26,276.04 is: 36,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,190 : 60,969.24 = 26,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,190/60,969.24 = 26,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,190x = 60,969.24 × 26,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,190x = 1,602,030,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,030,189.01/44,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,253.23

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