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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059.56, 66,066.66 and 17,757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059.56, 66,066.66 and 17,757.24 is: 26,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059.56 : 66,066.66 = 17,757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059.56/66,066.66 = 17,757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059.56x = 66,066.66 × 17,757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059.56x = 1,173,161,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,161,537.62/44,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,626.72

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