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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,163.78, 60,925.91 and 26,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,163.78, 60,925.91 and 26,248.61 is: 36,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,163.78 : 60,925.91 = 26,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,163.78/60,925.91 = 26,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,163.78x = 60,925.91 × 26,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,163.78x = 1,599,220,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,220,211.48/44,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,211.13

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