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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.61, 66,049.65 and 17,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.61, 66,049.65 and 17,737.68 is: 26,606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.61 : 66,049.65 = 17,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.61/66,049.65 = 17,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.61x = 66,049.65 × 17,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.61x = 1,171,567,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,567,555.81/44,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.21

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