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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.56, 60,970.08 and 26,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.56, 60,970.08 and 26,276.18 is: 36,260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.56 : 60,970.08 = 26,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.56/60,970.08 = 26,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.56x = 60,970.08 × 26,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.56x = 1,602,060,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,060,590.38/44,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,260.84

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