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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,019.12, 60,745.23 and 26,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,019.12, 60,745.23 and 26,785.02 is: 36,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,019.12 : 60,745.23 = 26,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,019.12/60,745.23 = 26,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,019.12x = 60,745.23 × 26,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,019.12x = 1,627,062,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,062,200.45/44,019.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,962.62

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