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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,652.36, 66,985.02 and 26,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,652.36, 66,985.02 and 26,897.16 is: 40,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,652.36 : 66,985.02 = 26,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,652.36/66,985.02 = 26,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,652.36x = 66,985.02 × 26,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,652.36x = 1,801,706,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,706,800.54/44,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,349.64

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