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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,139.54, 60,921.41 and 26,231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,139.54, 60,921.41 and 26,231.09 is: 36,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,139.54 : 60,921.41 = 26,231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,139.54/60,921.41 = 26,231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,139.54x = 60,921.41 × 26,231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,139.54x = 1,598,034,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,034,552.87/44,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,204.15

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