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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.74, 66,605.68 and 26,891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.74, 66,605.68 and 26,891.42 is: 40,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.74 : 66,605.68 = 26,891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.74/66,605.68 = 26,891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.74x = 66,605.68 × 26,891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.74x = 1,791,121,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,121,049.47/44,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,317.20

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