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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,034.12, 66,084 and 17,739.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,034.12, 66,084 and 17,739.12 is: 26,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,034.12 : 66,084 = 17,739.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,034.12/66,084 = 17,739.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,034.12x = 66,084 × 17,739.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,034.12x = 1,172,272,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,272,006.08/44,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.90

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