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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.34, 60,665.70 and 26,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.34, 60,665.70 and 26,982.06 is: 37,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.34 : 60,665.70 = 26,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.34/60,665.70 = 26,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.34x = 60,665.70 × 26,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.34x = 1,636,885,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,885,557.34/44,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,194.05

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