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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,178.99, 60,943.77 and 26,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,178.99, 60,943.77 and 26,261.25 is: 36,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,178.99 : 60,943.77 = 26,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,178.99/60,943.77 = 26,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,178.99x = 60,943.77 × 26,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,178.99x = 1,600,459,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,459,579.91/44,178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,226.71

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