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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,042.64, 60,759 and 26,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,042.64, 60,759 and 26,138.40 is: 36,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,042.64 : 60,759 = 26,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,042.64/60,759 = 26,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,042.64x = 60,759 × 26,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,042.64x = 1,588,143,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,143,045.60/44,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,059.22

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