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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,082.23, 66,122.87 and 17,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,082.23, 66,122.87 and 17,786.52 is: 26,679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,082.23 : 66,122.87 = 17,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,082.23/66,122.87 = 17,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,082.23x = 66,122.87 × 17,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,082.23x = 1,176,095,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,095,660.78/44,082.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.59

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