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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,029.62, 66,046.59 and 17,730.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,029.62, 66,046.59 and 17,730.81 is: 26,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,029.62 : 66,046.59 = 17,730.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,029.62/66,046.59 = 17,730.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,029.62x = 66,046.59 × 17,730.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,029.62x = 1,171,059,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,059,538.44/44,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.08

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