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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,139.04, 60,908.96 and 26,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,139.04, 60,908.96 and 26,235.68 is: 36,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,139.04 : 60,908.96 = 26,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,139.04/60,908.96 = 26,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,139.04x = 60,908.96 × 26,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,139.04x = 1,597,987,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,987,983.69/44,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,203.51

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