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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,071.74, 60,830.73 and 26,161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,071.74, 60,830.73 and 26,161.02 is: 36,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,071.74 : 60,830.73 = 26,161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,071.74/60,830.73 = 26,161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,071.74x = 60,830.73 × 26,161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,071.74x = 1,591,393,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,393,944.14/44,071.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,109.17

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