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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,014.78, 60,731.04 and 26,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,014.78, 60,731.04 and 26,115.60 is: 36,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,014.78 : 60,731.04 = 26,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,014.78/60,731.04 = 26,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,014.78x = 60,731.04 × 26,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,014.78x = 1,586,027,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,027,458.84/44,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.98

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