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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.62, 66,049.60 and 17,732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.62, 66,049.60 and 17,732.82 is: 26,600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.62 : 66,049.60 = 17,732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.62/66,049.60 = 17,732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.62x = 66,049.60 × 17,732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.62x = 1,171,245,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,245,667.87/44,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.10

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