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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,026.52, 66,056.22 and 17,738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,026.52, 66,056.22 and 17,738.72 is: 26,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,026.52 : 66,056.22 = 17,738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,026.52/66,056.22 = 17,738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,026.52x = 66,056.22 × 17,738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,026.52x = 1,171,752,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,752,790.84/44,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.70

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