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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,046.31, 60,779.89 and 26,138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,046.31, 60,779.89 and 26,138.23 is: 36,068.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,046.31 : 60,779.89 = 26,138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,046.31/60,779.89 = 26,138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,046.31x = 60,779.89 × 26,138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,046.31x = 1,588,678,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,678,744.19/44,046.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,068.37

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