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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.64, 66,051.96 and 17,777.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.64, 66,051.96 and 17,777.64 is: 26,674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.64 : 66,051.96 = 17,777.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.64/66,051.96 = 17,777.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.64x = 66,051.96 × 17,777.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.64x = 1,174,247,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,247,966.17/44,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.33

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