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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,167.66, 66,266.07 and 17,858.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,167.66, 66,266.07 and 17,858.05 is: 26,792.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,167.66 : 66,266.07 = 17,858.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,167.66/66,266.07 = 17,858.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,167.66x = 66,266.07 × 17,858.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,167.66x = 1,183,382,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,382,536.41/44,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,792.97

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