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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.86, 60,947.84 and 26,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.86, 60,947.84 and 26,264.25 is: 36,230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.86 : 60,947.84 = 26,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.86/60,947.84 = 26,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.86x = 60,947.84 × 26,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.86x = 1,600,749,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,749,372.38/44,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,230.92

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