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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.59, 66,046.79 and 17,378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.59, 66,046.79 and 17,378.50 is: 26,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.59 : 66,046.79 = 17,378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.59/66,046.79 = 17,378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.59x = 66,046.79 × 17,378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.59x = 1,147,794,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,794,140.02/44,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.33

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