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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.79, 60,770.61 and 26,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.79, 60,770.61 and 26,146.50 is: 36,082.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.79 : 60,770.61 = 26,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.79/60,770.61 = 26,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.79x = 60,770.61 × 26,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.79x = 1,588,938,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,938,754.37/44,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,082.07

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