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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,201.62, 60,970.69 and 26,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,201.62, 60,970.69 and 26,966.11 is: 37,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,201.62 : 60,970.69 = 26,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,201.62/60,970.69 = 26,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,201.62x = 60,970.69 × 26,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,201.62x = 1,644,142,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,142,333.32/44,201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,196.43

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