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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,029.49, 66,046.68 and 17,730.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,029.49, 66,046.68 and 17,730.81 is: 26,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,029.49 : 66,046.68 = 17,730.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,029.49/66,046.68 = 17,730.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,029.49x = 66,046.68 × 17,730.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,029.49x = 1,171,061,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,061,134.21/44,029.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.20

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