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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,012.31, 60,731.42 and 26,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,012.31, 60,731.42 and 26,103.82 is: 36,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,012.31 : 60,731.42 = 26,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,012.31/60,731.42 = 26,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,012.31x = 60,731.42 × 26,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,012.31x = 1,585,322,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,322,034.38/44,012.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.97

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