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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,375.62, 66,396.66 and 26,540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,375.62, 66,396.66 and 26,540.64 is: 39,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,375.62 : 66,396.66 = 26,540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,375.62/66,396.66 = 26,540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,375.62x = 66,396.66 × 26,540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,375.62x = 1,762,209,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,209,850.26/44,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,711.22

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