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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,002.81, 60,734.39 and 26,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,002.81, 60,734.39 and 26,108.20 is: 36,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,002.81 : 60,734.39 = 26,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,002.81/60,734.39 = 26,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,002.81x = 60,734.39 × 26,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,002.81x = 1,585,665,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,665,546.37/44,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,035.55

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