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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.58, 60,950.49 and 26,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.58, 60,950.49 and 26,266.42 is: 36,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.58 : 60,950.49 = 26,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.58/60,950.49 = 26,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.58x = 60,950.49 × 26,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.58x = 1,600,951,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,951,169.55/44,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.72

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