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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,074.44, 60,802.38 and 26,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,074.44, 60,802.38 and 26,159.28 is: 36,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,074.44 : 60,802.38 = 26,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,074.44/60,802.38 = 26,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,074.44x = 60,802.38 × 26,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,074.44x = 1,590,546,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,546,483.09/44,074.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,087.73

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