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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.48, 60,804.12 and 26,156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.48, 60,804.12 and 26,156.88 is: 36,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.48 : 60,804.12 = 26,156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.48/60,804.12 = 26,156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.48x = 60,804.12 × 26,156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.48x = 1,590,446,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,446,070.35/44,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,099.34

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