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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,109.63, 66,137.85 and 17,783.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,109.63, 66,137.85 and 17,783.69 is: 26,664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,109.63 : 66,137.85 = 17,783.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,109.63/66,137.85 = 17,783.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,109.63x = 66,137.85 × 17,783.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,109.63x = 1,176,174,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,174,690.98/44,109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.81

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