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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,042.12, 66,075.42 and 17,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,042.12, 66,075.42 and 17,740.70 is: 26,615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,042.12 : 66,075.42 = 17,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,042.12/66,075.42 = 17,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,042.12x = 66,075.42 × 17,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,042.12x = 1,172,224,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,224,203.59/44,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.98

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