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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,396.96, 77,095.04 and 26,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,396.96, 77,095.04 and 26,444 is: 39,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,396.96 : 77,095.04 = 26,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,396.96/77,095.04 = 26,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,396.96x = 77,095.04 × 26,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,396.96x = 2,038,701,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,701,237.76/51,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,665.79

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