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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,204.05, 66,281.83 and 17,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,204.05, 66,281.83 and 17,523 is: 26,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,204.05 : 66,281.83 = 17,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,204.05/66,281.83 = 17,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,204.05x = 66,281.83 × 17,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,204.05x = 1,161,456,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,456,463.28/44,204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.89

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