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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,185.93, 60,953.34 and 26,268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,185.93, 60,953.34 and 26,268.19 is: 36,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,185.93 : 60,953.34 = 26,268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,185.93/60,953.34 = 26,268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,185.93x = 60,953.34 × 26,268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,185.93x = 1,601,133,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,133,862.38/44,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,236.29

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