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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,058.48, 60,805.50 and 26,157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,058.48, 60,805.50 and 26,157.88 is: 36,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,058.48 : 60,805.50 = 26,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,058.48/60,805.50 = 26,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,058.48x = 60,805.50 × 26,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,058.48x = 1,590,542,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,542,972.34/44,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,100.72

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