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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,064.65, 60,810.24 and 26,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,064.65, 60,810.24 and 26,159.72 is: 36,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,064.65 : 60,810.24 = 26,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,064.65/60,810.24 = 26,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,064.65x = 60,810.24 × 26,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,064.65x = 1,590,778,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,778,547.48/44,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.02

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