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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,121.78, 66,189.96 and 17,459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,121.78, 66,189.96 and 17,459.82 is: 26,192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,121.78 : 66,189.96 = 17,459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,121.78/66,189.96 = 17,459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,121.78x = 66,189.96 × 17,459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,121.78x = 1,155,664,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,664,787.41/44,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.61

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