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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,185.07, 60,974.91 and 26,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,185.07, 60,974.91 and 26,279.68 is: 36,265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,185.07 : 60,974.91 = 26,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,185.07/60,974.91 = 26,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,185.07x = 60,974.91 × 26,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,185.07x = 1,602,401,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,401,122.83/44,185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,265.67

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