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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,034.26, 66,081.51 and 17,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,034.26, 66,081.51 and 17,741.06 is: 26,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,034.26 : 66,081.51 = 17,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,034.26/66,081.51 = 17,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,034.26x = 66,081.51 × 17,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,034.26x = 1,172,356,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,356,033.80/44,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,623.73

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