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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,040, 66,062.40 and 17,741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,040, 66,062.40 and 17,741.34 is: 26,612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,040 : 66,062.40 = 17,741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,040/66,062.40 = 17,741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,040x = 66,062.40 × 17,741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,040x = 1,172,035,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,035,499.62/44,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.98

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