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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,191.98, 60,977.21 and 26,284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,191.98, 60,977.21 and 26,284.10 is: 36,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,191.98 : 60,977.21 = 26,284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,191.98/60,977.21 = 26,284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,191.98x = 60,977.21 × 26,284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,191.98x = 1,602,730,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,730,649.05/44,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,267.46

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