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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.08, 60,949.80 and 26,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.08, 60,949.80 and 26,265.92 is: 36,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.08 : 60,949.80 = 26,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.08/60,949.80 = 26,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.08x = 60,949.80 × 26,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.08x = 1,600,902,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,902,570.82/44,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.03

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