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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,155.03, 60,912.51 and 26,237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,155.03, 60,912.51 and 26,237.35 is: 36,194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,155.03 : 60,912.51 = 26,237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,155.03/60,912.51 = 26,237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,155.03x = 60,912.51 × 26,237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,155.03x = 1,598,182,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,182,844.25/44,155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,194.81

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