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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.12, 66,087 and 17,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.12, 66,087 and 17,741.12 is: 26,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.12 : 66,087 = 17,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.12/66,087 = 17,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.12x = 66,087 × 17,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.12x = 1,172,457,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,457,397.44/44,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.90

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