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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,177.52, 66,265.96 and 17,881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,177.52, 66,265.96 and 17,881.88 is: 26,822.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,177.52 : 66,265.96 = 17,881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,177.52/66,265.96 = 17,881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,177.52x = 66,265.96 × 17,881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,177.52x = 1,184,959,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,959,944.80/44,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.69

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