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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,023.86, 60,741.90 and 26,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,023.86, 60,741.90 and 26,118 is: 36,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,023.86 : 60,741.90 = 26,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,023.86/60,741.90 = 26,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,023.86x = 60,741.90 × 26,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,023.86x = 1,586,456,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,456,944.20/44,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,036.30

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