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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,126.78, 66,222.98 and 17,831.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,126.78, 66,222.98 and 17,831.75 is: 26,760.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,126.78 : 66,222.98 = 17,831.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,126.78/66,222.98 = 17,831.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,126.78x = 66,222.98 × 17,831.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,126.78x = 1,180,871,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,871,203.34/44,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,760.88

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