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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,046.94, 60,764.59 and 26,131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,046.94, 60,764.59 and 26,131.77 is: 36,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,046.94 : 60,764.59 = 26,131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,046.94/60,764.59 = 26,131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,046.94x = 60,764.59 × 26,131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,046.94x = 1,587,886,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,886,290.02/44,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.87

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