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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,034.61, 66,051.15 and 17,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,034.61, 66,051.15 and 17,738.68 is: 26,607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,034.61 : 66,051.15 = 17,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,034.61/66,051.15 = 17,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,034.61x = 66,051.15 × 17,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,034.61x = 1,171,660,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,660,213.48/44,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.71

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