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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,011.76, 65,984.83 and 26,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,011.76, 65,984.83 and 26,477.48 is: 39,696.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,011.76 : 65,984.83 = 26,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,011.76/65,984.83 = 26,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,011.76x = 65,984.83 × 26,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,011.76x = 1,747,112,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,112,115.40/44,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,696.49

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