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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,003.76, 60,700.68 and 26,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,003.76, 60,700.68 and 26,081.52 is: 35,977.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,003.76 : 60,700.68 = 26,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,003.76/60,700.68 = 26,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,003.76x = 60,700.68 × 26,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,003.76x = 1,583,165,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,165,999.43/44,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,977.97

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