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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,056.18, 66,149.88 and 17,812.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,056.18, 66,149.88 and 17,812.18 is: 26,744.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,056.18 : 66,149.88 = 17,812.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,056.18/66,149.88 = 17,812.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,056.18x = 66,149.88 × 17,812.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,056.18x = 1,178,273,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,273,569.54/44,056.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.80

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