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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,159.52, 66,286.44 and 17,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,159.52, 66,286.44 and 17,881.44 is: 26,841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,159.52 : 66,286.44 = 17,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,159.52/66,286.44 = 17,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,159.52x = 66,286.44 × 17,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,159.52x = 1,185,296,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,296,999.67/44,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,841.26

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