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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,039.12, 66,060.84 and 17,740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,039.12, 66,060.84 and 17,740.32 is: 26,611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,039.12 : 66,060.84 = 17,740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,039.12/66,060.84 = 17,740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,039.12x = 66,060.84 × 17,740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,039.12x = 1,171,940,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,940,441.07/44,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.35

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