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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,180.13, 60,968.09 and 26,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,180.13, 60,968.09 and 26,275.44 is: 36,259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,180.13 : 60,968.09 = 26,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,180.13/60,968.09 = 26,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,180.13x = 60,968.09 × 26,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,180.13x = 1,601,963,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,963,342.08/44,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,259.81

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