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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.83, 60,959.91 and 26,279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.83, 60,959.91 and 26,279.25 is: 36,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.83 : 60,959.91 = 26,279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.83/60,959.91 = 26,279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.83x = 60,959.91 × 26,279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.83x = 1,601,980,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,980,714.87/44,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,260.45

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