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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.99, 60,945.15 and 26,262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.99, 60,945.15 and 26,262.25 is: 36,228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.99 : 60,945.15 = 26,262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.99/60,945.15 = 26,262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.99x = 60,945.15 × 26,262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.99x = 1,600,556,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,556,765.59/44,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,228.09

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