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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,027.65, 66,060.96 and 17,783.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,027.65, 66,060.96 and 17,783.65 is: 26,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,027.65 : 66,060.96 = 17,783.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,027.65/66,060.96 = 17,783.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,027.65x = 66,060.96 × 17,783.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,027.65x = 1,174,804,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,804,991.30/44,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.35

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