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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,004.87, 66,016.35 and 17,709.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,004.87, 66,016.35 and 17,709.57 is: 26,568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,004.87 : 66,016.35 = 17,709.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,004.87/66,016.35 = 17,709.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,004.87x = 66,016.35 × 17,709.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,004.87x = 1,169,121,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,121,171.47/44,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.00

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