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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.12, 65,945 and 26,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.12, 65,945 and 26,462.24 is: 39,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.12 : 65,945 = 26,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.12/65,945 = 26,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.12x = 65,945 × 26,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.12x = 1,745,052,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,052,416.80/44,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,632.25

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