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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,046.54, 66,051.18 and 17,744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,046.54, 66,051.18 and 17,744.22 is: 26,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,046.54 : 66,051.18 = 17,744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,046.54/66,051.18 = 17,744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,046.54x = 66,051.18 × 17,744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,046.54x = 1,172,026,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,026,669.18/44,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.82

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