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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,041.76, 66,092.72 and 17,748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,041.76, 66,092.72 and 17,748.56 is: 26,634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,041.76 : 66,092.72 = 17,748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,041.76/66,092.72 = 17,748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,041.76x = 66,092.72 × 17,748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,041.76x = 1,173,050,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,050,606.48/44,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,634.96

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