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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.94, 66,063.20 and 17,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.94, 66,063.20 and 17,757 is: 26,640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.94 : 66,063.20 = 17,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.94/66,063.20 = 17,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.94x = 66,063.20 × 17,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.94x = 1,173,084,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,084,153.62/44,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,640.45

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