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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,014.24, 66,030.96 and 17,719.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,014.24, 66,030.96 and 17,719.84 is: 26,583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,014.24 : 66,030.96 = 17,719.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,014.24/66,030.96 = 17,719.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,014.24x = 66,030.96 × 17,719.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,014.24x = 1,170,058,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,058,046.25/44,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,583.62

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