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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,209.44, 66,301.81 and 17,543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,209.44, 66,301.81 and 17,543.43 is: 26,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,209.44 : 66,301.81 = 17,543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,209.44/66,301.81 = 17,543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,209.44x = 66,301.81 × 17,543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,209.44x = 1,163,161,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,161,118.75/44,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,310.24

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