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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,112.36, 66,124.44 and 17,831.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,112.36, 66,124.44 and 17,831.82 is: 26,729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,112.36 : 66,124.44 = 17,831.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,112.36/66,124.44 = 17,831.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,112.36x = 66,124.44 × 17,831.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,112.36x = 1,179,119,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,119,111.68/44,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.90

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