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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,039.79, 60,774.75 and 26,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,039.79, 60,774.75 and 26,149.50 is: 36,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,039.79 : 60,774.75 = 26,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,039.79/60,774.75 = 26,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,039.79x = 60,774.75 × 26,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,039.79x = 1,589,229,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,229,325.13/44,039.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,086.21

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