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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,008.80, 60,734.16 and 26,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,008.80, 60,734.16 and 26,114.40 is: 36,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,008.80 : 60,734.16 = 26,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,008.80/60,734.16 = 26,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,008.80x = 60,734.16 × 26,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,008.80x = 1,586,036,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,036,147.90/44,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,039.07

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