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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.56, 60,965.54 and 26,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.56, 60,965.54 and 26,274.28 is: 36,257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.56 : 60,965.54 = 26,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.56/60,965.54 = 26,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.56x = 60,965.54 × 26,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.56x = 1,601,825,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,825,668.31/44,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,257.17

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