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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,160.67, 66,241.05 and 17,865.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,160.67, 66,241.05 and 17,865.64 is: 26,798.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,160.67 : 66,241.05 = 17,865.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,160.67/66,241.05 = 17,865.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,160.67x = 66,241.05 × 17,865.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,160.67x = 1,183,438,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,438,752.52/44,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,798.48

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