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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,039.56, 60,770.58 and 26,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,039.56, 60,770.58 and 26,131.48 is: 36,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,039.56 : 60,770.58 = 26,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,039.56/60,770.58 = 26,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,039.56x = 60,770.58 × 26,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,039.56x = 1,588,025,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,025,195.86/44,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,059.06

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