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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,072.52, 60,792.38 and 26,154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,072.52, 60,792.38 and 26,154.84 is: 36,077.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,072.52 : 60,792.38 = 26,154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,072.52/60,792.38 = 26,154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,072.52x = 60,792.38 × 26,154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,072.52x = 1,590,014,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,014,972.12/44,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,077.24

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