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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,177.36, 66,265.73 and 17,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,177.36, 66,265.73 and 17,881.72 is: 26,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,177.36 : 66,265.73 = 17,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,177.36/66,265.73 = 17,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,177.36x = 66,265.73 × 17,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,177.36x = 1,184,945,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,945,229.46/44,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.45

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