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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,116.78, 66,182.46 and 17,454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,116.78, 66,182.46 and 17,454.82 is: 26,185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,116.78 : 66,182.46 = 17,454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,116.78/66,182.46 = 17,454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,116.78x = 66,182.46 × 17,454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,116.78x = 1,155,202,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,202,926.46/44,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,185.11

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