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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,112.02, 60,867.74 and 26,206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,112.02, 60,867.74 and 26,206.57 is: 36,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,112.02 : 60,867.74 = 26,206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,112.02/60,867.74 = 26,206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,112.02x = 60,867.74 × 26,206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,112.02x = 1,595,134,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,134,253.68/44,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,160.99

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