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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,164.17, 66,246.30 and 17,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,164.17, 66,246.30 and 17,869.14 is: 26,803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,164.17 : 66,246.30 = 17,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,164.17/66,246.30 = 17,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,164.17x = 66,246.30 × 17,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,164.17x = 1,183,764,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,764,409.18/44,164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.73

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