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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,158.95, 60,946.46 and 26,012.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,158.95, 60,946.46 and 26,012.61 is: 35,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,158.95 : 60,946.46 = 26,012.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,158.95/60,946.46 = 26,012.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,158.95x = 60,946.46 × 26,012.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,158.95x = 1,585,376,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,376,364.80/44,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,901.59

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