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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,069.94, 66,082.22 and 17,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,069.94, 66,082.22 and 17,767.62 is: 26,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,069.94 : 66,082.22 = 17,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,069.94/66,082.22 = 17,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,069.94x = 66,082.22 × 17,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,069.94x = 1,174,123,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,123,773.72/44,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.28

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