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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,168.36, 60,931.86 and 26,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,168.36, 60,931.86 and 26,253.32 is: 36,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,168.36 : 60,931.86 = 26,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,168.36/60,931.86 = 26,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,168.36x = 60,931.86 × 26,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,168.36x = 1,599,663,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,663,618.78/44,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,217.41

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