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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.15, 65,912.06 and 26,440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.15, 65,912.06 and 26,440.25 is: 39,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.15 : 65,912.06 = 26,440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.15/65,912.06 = 26,440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.15x = 65,912.06 × 26,440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.15x = 1,742,730,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,730,882.65/44,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,599.29

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