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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.66, 66,047.28 and 17,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.66, 66,047.28 and 17,714.62 is: 26,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.66 : 66,047.28 = 17,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.66/66,047.28 = 17,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.66x = 66,047.28 × 17,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.66x = 1,170,002,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,002,467.23/44,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,585.13

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