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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,055.74, 66,149.22 and 17,811.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,055.74, 66,149.22 and 17,811.74 is: 26,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,055.74 : 66,149.22 = 17,811.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,055.74/66,149.22 = 17,811.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,055.74x = 66,149.22 × 17,811.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,055.74x = 1,178,232,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,232,940.01/44,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.14

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