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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,145.81, 66,221.96 and 17,849.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,145.81, 66,221.96 and 17,849.97 is: 26,776.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,145.81 : 66,221.96 = 17,849.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,145.81/66,221.96 = 17,849.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,145.81x = 66,221.96 × 17,849.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,145.81x = 1,182,059,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,059,910.09/44,145.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,776.27

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