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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,026.49, 66,042.17 and 17,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,026.49, 66,042.17 and 17,727.81 is: 26,592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,026.49 : 66,042.17 = 17,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,026.49/66,042.17 = 17,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,026.49x = 66,042.17 × 17,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,026.49x = 1,170,782,953.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,782,953.11/44,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.70

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