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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,163.81, 60,924.60 and 26,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,163.81, 60,924.60 and 26,246.12 is: 36,206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,163.81 : 60,924.60 = 26,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,163.81/60,924.60 = 26,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,163.81x = 60,924.60 × 26,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,163.81x = 1,599,034,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,034,057.93/44,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,206.89

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