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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,993.79, 60,644.24 and 26,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,993.79, 60,644.24 and 26,966.48 is: 37,172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,993.79 : 60,644.24 = 26,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,993.79/60,644.24 = 26,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,993.79x = 60,644.24 × 26,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,993.79x = 1,635,361,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,361,247.02/43,993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,172.55

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