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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,663, 66,905.19 and 26,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,663, 66,905.19 and 26,883.80 is: 40,271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,663 : 66,905.19 = 26,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,663/66,905.19 = 26,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,663x = 66,905.19 × 26,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,663x = 1,798,665,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,665,746.92/44,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,271.94

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