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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,159.96, 60,932.49 and 26,259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,159.96, 60,932.49 and 26,259.37 is: 36,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,159.96 : 60,932.49 = 26,259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,159.96/60,932.49 = 26,259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,159.96x = 60,932.49 × 26,259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,159.96x = 1,600,048,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,048,549.13/44,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,233.01

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