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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,211.58, 66,317.57 and 17,916.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,211.58, 66,317.57 and 17,916.82 is: 26,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,211.58 : 66,317.57 = 17,916.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,211.58/66,317.57 = 17,916.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,211.58x = 66,317.57 × 17,916.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,211.58x = 1,188,199,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,199,964.53/44,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,875.31

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