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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.26, 60,739.84 and 26,122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.26, 60,739.84 and 26,122.18 is: 36,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.26 : 60,739.84 = 26,122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.26/60,739.84 = 26,122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.26x = 60,739.84 × 26,122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.26x = 1,586,657,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,657,033.65/44,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,042.97

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