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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.05, 60,943.86 and 26,261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.05, 60,943.86 and 26,261.31 is: 36,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.05 : 60,943.86 = 26,261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.05/60,943.86 = 26,261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.05x = 60,943.86 × 26,261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.05x = 1,600,465,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,465,600.06/44,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,226.80

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