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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.33, 60,959.22 and 26,278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.33, 60,959.22 and 26,278.75 is: 36,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.33 : 60,959.22 = 26,278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.33/60,959.22 = 26,278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.33x = 60,959.22 × 26,278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.33x = 1,601,932,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,932,102.58/44,179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,259.76

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