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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,208.58, 66,313.05 and 17,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,208.58, 66,313.05 and 17,913.82 is: 26,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,208.58 : 66,313.05 = 17,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,208.58/66,313.05 = 17,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,208.58x = 66,313.05 × 17,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,208.58x = 1,187,920,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,920,041.35/44,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,870.80

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