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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,023.91, 66,037.68 and 17,728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,023.91, 66,037.68 and 17,728.88 is: 26,594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,023.91 : 66,037.68 = 17,728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,023.91/66,037.68 = 17,728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,023.91x = 66,037.68 × 17,728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,023.91x = 1,170,773,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,773,774.01/44,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.05

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