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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.94, 66,054.76 and 17,741.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.94, 66,054.76 and 17,741.01 is: 26,611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.94 : 66,054.76 = 17,741.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.94/66,054.76 = 17,741.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.94x = 66,054.76 × 17,741.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.94x = 1,171,878,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,878,113.36/44,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.25

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