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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,060.59, 66,099.35 and 17,767.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,060.59, 66,099.35 and 17,767.99 is: 26,655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,060.59 : 66,099.35 = 17,767.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,060.59/66,099.35 = 17,767.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,060.59x = 66,099.35 × 17,767.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,060.59x = 1,174,452,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,452,589.81/44,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.40

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