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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,198.96, 60,989.16 and 26,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,198.96, 60,989.16 and 26,294.72 is: 36,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,198.96 : 60,989.16 = 26,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,198.96/60,989.16 = 26,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,198.96x = 60,989.16 × 26,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,198.96x = 1,603,692,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,692,885.24/44,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,283.50

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