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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,183.82, 60,953.52 and 26,268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,183.82, 60,953.52 and 26,268.64 is: 36,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,183.82 : 60,953.52 = 26,268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,183.82/60,953.52 = 26,268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,183.82x = 60,953.52 × 26,268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,183.82x = 1,601,166,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,166,073.61/44,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.74

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