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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,049.72, 60,788.43 and 26,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,049.72, 60,788.43 and 26,159.45 is: 36,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,049.72 : 60,788.43 = 26,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,049.72/60,788.43 = 26,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,049.72x = 60,788.43 × 26,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,049.72x = 1,590,191,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,191,591.22/44,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,099.93

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