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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.12, 65,948 and 26,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.12, 65,948 and 26,464.24 is: 39,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.12 : 65,948 = 26,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.12/65,948 = 26,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.12x = 65,948 × 26,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.12x = 1,745,263,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,263,699.52/44,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,635.25

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