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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,182.82, 60,952.14 and 26,267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,182.82, 60,952.14 and 26,267.64 is: 36,237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,182.82 : 60,952.14 = 26,267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,182.82/60,952.14 = 26,267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,182.82x = 60,952.14 × 26,267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,182.82x = 1,601,068,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,068,870.75/44,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,237.37

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