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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,243.94, 66,332.54 and 26,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,243.94, 66,332.54 and 26,709.60 is: 40,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,243.94 : 66,332.54 = 26,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,243.94/66,332.54 = 26,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,243.94x = 66,332.54 × 26,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,243.94x = 1,771,715,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,715,610.38/44,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,044.25

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