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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,143.65, 66,242.88 and 17,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,143.65, 66,242.88 and 17,848.62 is: 26,784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,143.65 : 66,242.88 = 17,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,143.65/66,242.88 = 17,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,143.65x = 66,242.88 × 17,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,143.65x = 1,182,343,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,343,992.83/44,143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,784.01

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