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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,022.88, 66,033.60 and 17,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,022.88, 66,033.60 and 17,726.96 is: 26,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,022.88 : 66,033.60 = 17,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,022.88/66,033.60 = 17,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,022.88x = 66,033.60 × 17,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,022.88x = 1,170,574,985.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,574,985.86/44,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,590.15

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