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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.72, 60,738.36 and 26,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.72, 60,738.36 and 26,120.72 is: 36,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.72 : 60,738.36 = 26,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.72/60,738.36 = 26,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.72x = 60,738.36 × 26,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.72x = 1,586,529,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,529,694.82/44,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,039.70

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