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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,146.65, 66,247.38 and 17,851.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,146.65, 66,247.38 and 17,851.62 is: 26,788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,146.65 : 66,247.38 = 17,851.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,146.65/66,247.38 = 17,851.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,146.65x = 66,247.38 × 17,851.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,146.65x = 1,182,623,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,623,053.76/44,146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,788.51

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