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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,160.03, 60,949.71 and 26,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,160.03, 60,949.71 and 26,251.56 is: 36,232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,160.03 : 60,949.71 = 26,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,160.03/60,949.71 = 26,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,160.03x = 60,949.71 × 26,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,160.03x = 1,600,024,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,024,969.05/44,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,232.42

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