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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,037.79, 60,771.99 and 26,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,037.79, 60,771.99 and 26,147.50 is: 36,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,037.79 : 60,771.99 = 26,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,037.79/60,771.99 = 26,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,037.79x = 60,771.99 × 26,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,037.79x = 1,589,035,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,035,608.53/44,037.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,083.45

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