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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,039.06, 60,789.66 and 26,134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,039.06, 60,789.66 and 26,134.07 is: 36,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,039.06 : 60,789.66 = 26,134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,039.06/60,789.66 = 26,134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,039.06x = 60,789.66 × 26,134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,039.06x = 1,588,680,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,680,925.77/44,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,074.36

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