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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.84, 60,772.10 and 26,140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.84, 60,772.10 and 26,140.13 is: 36,056.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.84 : 60,772.10 = 26,140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.84/60,772.10 = 26,140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.84x = 60,772.10 × 26,140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.84x = 1,588,590,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,590,159.81/44,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,056.93

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