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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,878.08, 67,186.72 and 26,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,878.08, 67,186.72 and 26,100.80 is: 39,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,878.08 : 67,186.72 = 26,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,878.08/67,186.72 = 26,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,878.08x = 67,186.72 × 26,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,878.08x = 1,753,627,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,627,141.38/44,878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,075.36

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