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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,721.99, 66,977.87 and 26,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,721.99, 66,977.87 and 26,266.95 is: 39,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,721.99 : 66,977.87 = 26,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,721.99/66,977.87 = 26,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,721.99x = 66,977.87 × 26,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,721.99x = 1,759,304,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,304,231.06/44,721.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,338.68

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