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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,055.68, 66,149.13 and 17,811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,055.68, 66,149.13 and 17,811.68 is: 26,744.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,055.68 : 66,149.13 = 17,811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,055.68/66,149.13 = 17,811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,055.68x = 66,149.13 × 17,811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,055.68x = 1,178,227,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,227,135.84/44,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.05

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