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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,061, 60,776.49 and 26,143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,061, 60,776.49 and 26,143.32 is: 36,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,061 : 60,776.49 = 26,143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,061/60,776.49 = 26,143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,061x = 60,776.49 × 26,143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,061x = 1,588,899,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,899,226.55/44,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,061.35

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