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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,001.93, 66,035.69 and 17,706.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,001.93, 66,035.69 and 17,706.87 is: 26,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,001.93 : 66,035.69 = 17,706.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,001.93/66,035.69 = 17,706.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,001.93x = 66,035.69 × 17,706.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,001.93x = 1,169,285,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,285,289.66/44,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.50

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