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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,436.87, 66,679.91 and 26,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,436.87, 66,679.91 and 26,623.76 is: 39,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,436.87 : 66,679.91 = 26,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,436.87/66,679.91 = 26,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,436.87x = 66,679.91 × 26,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,436.87x = 1,775,269,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,269,820.52/44,436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,950.38

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