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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,016.36, 66,023.82 and 17,720.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,016.36, 66,023.82 and 17,720.43 is: 26,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,016.36 : 66,023.82 = 17,720.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,016.36/66,023.82 = 17,720.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,016.36x = 66,023.82 × 17,720.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,016.36x = 1,169,970,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,970,480.64/44,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.36

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