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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,086.73, 66,129.62 and 17,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,086.73, 66,129.62 and 17,791.02 is: 26,686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,086.73 : 66,129.62 = 17,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,086.73/66,129.62 = 17,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,086.73x = 66,129.62 × 17,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,086.73x = 1,176,513,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,513,303.06/44,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,686.34

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