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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.59, 66,043.79 and 17,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.59, 66,043.79 and 17,376.50 is: 26,063.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.59 : 66,043.79 = 17,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.59/66,043.79 = 17,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.59x = 66,043.79 × 17,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.59x = 1,147,610,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,610,060.32/44,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.34

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