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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,048, 60,815.52 and 26,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,048, 60,815.52 and 26,148.76 is: 36,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,048 : 60,815.52 = 26,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,048/60,815.52 = 26,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,048x = 60,815.52 × 26,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,048x = 1,590,250,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,250,436.76/44,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,102.67

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