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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.31, 66,151.57 and 17,813.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.31, 66,151.57 and 17,813.31 is: 26,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.31 : 66,151.57 = 17,813.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.31/66,151.57 = 17,813.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.31x = 66,151.57 × 17,813.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.31x = 1,178,378,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,378,423.40/44,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,746.49

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