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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.76, 60,757.09 and 26,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.76, 60,757.09 and 26,134.72 is: 36,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.76 : 60,757.09 = 26,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.76/60,757.09 = 26,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.76x = 60,757.09 × 26,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.76x = 1,587,869,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,869,317.94/44,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.27

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