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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,016.52, 60,723.14 and 26,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,016.52, 60,723.14 and 26,112.28 is: 36,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,016.52 : 60,723.14 = 26,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,016.52/60,723.14 = 26,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,016.52x = 60,723.14 × 26,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,016.52x = 1,585,619,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,619,634.16/44,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,023.28

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