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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,063.14, 60,808.17 and 26,158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,063.14, 60,808.17 and 26,158.22 is: 36,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,063.14 : 60,808.17 = 26,158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,063.14/60,808.17 = 26,158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,063.14x = 60,808.17 × 26,158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,063.14x = 1,590,633,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,633,488.66/44,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,098.96

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