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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,030.61, 66,045.15 and 17,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,030.61, 66,045.15 and 17,734.68 is: 26,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,030.61 : 66,045.15 = 17,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,030.61/66,045.15 = 17,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,030.61x = 66,045.15 × 17,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,030.61x = 1,171,289,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,289,600.80/44,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.71

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