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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,177.73, 60,960.71 and 26,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,177.73, 60,960.71 and 26,269.28 is: 36,248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,177.73 : 60,960.71 = 26,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,177.73/60,960.71 = 26,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,177.73x = 60,960.71 × 26,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,177.73x = 1,601,393,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,393,655.19/44,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,248.89

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