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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,183.32, 60,952.83 and 26,268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,183.32, 60,952.83 and 26,268.14 is: 36,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,183.32 : 60,952.83 = 26,268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,183.32/60,952.83 = 26,268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,183.32x = 60,952.83 × 26,268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,183.32x = 1,601,117,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,117,471.84/44,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.05

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