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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.37, 65,965.04 and 26,278.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.37, 65,965.04 and 26,278.21 is: 39,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.37 : 65,965.04 = 26,278.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.37/65,965.04 = 26,278.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.37x = 65,965.04 × 26,278.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.37x = 1,733,443,321.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,443,321.93/44,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,366.59

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