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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,085.87, 60,845.99 and 26,190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,085.87, 60,845.99 and 26,190.54 is: 36,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,085.87 : 60,845.99 = 26,190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,085.87/60,845.99 = 26,190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,085.87x = 60,845.99 × 26,190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,085.87x = 1,593,589,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,589,203.98/44,085.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,147.39

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