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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.32, 60,950.07 and 26,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.32, 60,950.07 and 26,266.14 is: 36,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.32 : 60,950.07 = 26,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.32/60,950.07 = 26,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.32x = 60,950.07 × 26,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.32x = 1,600,923,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,923,071.63/44,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.30

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