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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,180.58, 60,949.11 and 26,265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,180.58, 60,949.11 and 26,265.42 is: 36,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,180.58 : 60,949.11 = 26,265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,180.58/60,949.11 = 26,265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,180.58x = 60,949.11 × 26,265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,180.58x = 1,600,853,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,853,972.78/44,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,234.34

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