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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,023.38, 66,034.35 and 17,727.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,023.38, 66,034.35 and 17,727.46 is: 26,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,023.38 : 66,034.35 = 17,727.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,023.38/66,034.35 = 17,727.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,023.38x = 66,034.35 × 17,727.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,023.38x = 1,170,621,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,621,298.25/44,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,590.90

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