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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,166.61, 66,241.46 and 17,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,166.61, 66,241.46 and 17,148.95 is: 25,720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,166.61 : 66,241.46 = 17,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,166.61/66,241.46 = 17,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,166.61x = 66,241.46 × 17,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,166.61x = 1,135,971,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,971,611.14/44,166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.15

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