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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,024.30, 66,035.78 and 17,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,024.30, 66,035.78 and 17,728.40 is: 26,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,024.30 : 66,035.78 = 17,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,024.30/66,035.78 = 17,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,024.30x = 66,035.78 × 17,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,024.30x = 1,170,708,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,708,722.15/44,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.33

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