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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,265.72, 129,424.98 and 44,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,265.72, 129,424.98 and 44,175.60 is: 66,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,265.72 : 129,424.98 = 44,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,265.72/129,424.98 = 44,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,265.72x = 129,424.98 × 44,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,265.72x = 5,717,425,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,717,425,499.36/86,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,276.92

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