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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,041.12, 66,073.92 and 17,739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,041.12, 66,073.92 and 17,739.70 is: 26,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,041.12 : 66,073.92 = 17,739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,041.12/66,073.92 = 17,739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,041.12x = 66,073.92 × 17,739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,041.12x = 1,172,131,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,131,518.62/44,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.48

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