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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,155.53, 60,913.21 and 26,237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,155.53, 60,913.21 and 26,237.85 is: 36,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,155.53 : 60,913.21 = 26,237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,155.53/60,913.21 = 26,237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,155.53x = 60,913.21 × 26,237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,155.53x = 1,598,231,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,231,601.40/44,155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,195.50

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