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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,026.12, 66,041.34 and 17,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,026.12, 66,041.34 and 17,727.31 is: 26,591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,026.12 : 66,041.34 = 17,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,026.12/66,041.34 = 17,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,026.12x = 66,041.34 × 17,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,026.12x = 1,170,735,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,735,307.00/44,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,591.83

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