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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,052.31, 60,764.53 and 26,134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,052.31, 60,764.53 and 26,134.63 is: 36,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,052.31 : 60,764.53 = 26,134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,052.31/60,764.53 = 26,134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,052.31x = 60,764.53 × 26,134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,052.31x = 1,588,058,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,058,204.85/44,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.38

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