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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,149.65, 66,251.88 and 17,854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,149.65, 66,251.88 and 17,854.62 is: 26,793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,149.65 : 66,251.88 = 17,854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,149.65/66,251.88 = 17,854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,149.65x = 66,251.88 × 17,854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,149.65x = 1,182,902,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,902,141.69/44,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,793.01

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