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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,168.18, 66,251.60 and 17,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,168.18, 66,251.60 and 17,854.25 is: 26,781.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,168.18 : 66,251.60 = 17,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,168.18/66,251.60 = 17,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,168.18x = 66,251.60 × 17,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,168.18x = 1,182,872,540.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,872,540.03/44,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,781.10

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