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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,621.28, 66,842.66 and 26,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,621.28, 66,842.66 and 26,842.14 is: 40,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,621.28 : 66,842.66 = 26,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,621.28/66,842.66 = 26,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,621.28x = 66,842.66 × 26,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,621.28x = 1,794,199,903.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,199,903.48/44,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,209.51

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