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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,056.25, 66,149.98 and 17,812.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,056.25, 66,149.98 and 17,812.25 is: 26,744.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,056.25 : 66,149.98 = 17,812.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,056.25/66,149.98 = 17,812.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,056.25x = 66,149.98 × 17,812.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,056.25x = 1,178,279,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,279,561.44/44,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.89

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