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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,062.14, 60,806.79 and 26,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,062.14, 60,806.79 and 26,157.22 is: 36,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,062.14 : 60,806.79 = 26,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,062.14/60,806.79 = 26,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,062.14x = 60,806.79 × 26,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,062.14x = 1,590,536,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,536,583.52/44,062.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,097.58

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