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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,035.48, 60,776.76 and 26,140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,035.48, 60,776.76 and 26,140.39 is: 36,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,035.48 : 60,776.76 = 26,140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,035.48/60,776.76 = 26,140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,035.48x = 60,776.76 × 26,140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,035.48x = 1,588,728,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,728,209.34/44,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.37

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