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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,026.62, 66,042.09 and 17,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,026.62, 66,042.09 and 17,727.81 is: 26,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,026.62 : 66,042.09 = 17,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,026.62/66,042.09 = 17,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,026.62x = 66,042.09 × 17,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,026.62x = 1,170,781,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,781,623.52/44,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.58

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