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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,037.12, 66,057.84 and 17,738.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,037.12, 66,057.84 and 17,738.31 is: 26,608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,037.12 : 66,057.84 = 17,738.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,037.12/66,057.84 = 17,738.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,037.12x = 66,057.84 × 17,738.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,037.12x = 1,171,754,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,754,443.85/44,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.34

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