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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,115.78, 66,180.96 and 17,453.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,115.78, 66,180.96 and 17,453.82 is: 26,183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,115.78 : 66,180.96 = 17,453.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,115.78/66,180.96 = 17,453.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,115.78x = 66,180.96 × 17,453.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,115.78x = 1,155,110,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,110,563.27/44,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,183.61

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