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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,112.52, 60,868.43 and 26,207.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,112.52, 60,868.43 and 26,207.07 is: 36,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,112.52 : 60,868.43 = 26,207.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,112.52/60,868.43 = 26,207.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,112.52x = 60,868.43 × 26,207.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,112.52x = 1,595,182,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,182,770.42/44,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.68

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