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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,119.09, 66,186.84 and 17,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,119.09, 66,186.84 and 17,842.29 is: 26,766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,119.09 : 66,186.84 = 17,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,119.09/66,186.84 = 17,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,119.09x = 66,186.84 × 17,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,119.09x = 1,180,924,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,924,612.17/44,119.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,766.75

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