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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.06, 60,946.62 and 26,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.06, 60,946.62 and 26,263.32 is: 36,229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.06 : 60,946.62 = 26,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.06/60,946.62 = 26,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.06x = 60,946.62 × 26,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.06x = 1,600,660,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,660,583.98/44,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,229.56

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