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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.52, 67,448.40 and 26,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.52, 67,448.40 and 26,265.12 is: 39,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.52 : 67,448.40 = 26,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.52/67,448.40 = 26,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.52x = 67,448.40 × 26,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.52x = 1,771,540,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,540,319.81/44,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,385.49

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