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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.12, 60,798.90 and 26,155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.12, 60,798.90 and 26,155.71 is: 36,094.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.12 : 60,798.90 = 26,155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.12/60,798.90 = 26,155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.12x = 60,798.90 × 26,155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.12x = 1,590,238,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,238,494.80/44,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,094.93

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