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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,211.88, 66,310.62 and 17,915.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,211.88, 66,310.62 and 17,915.56 is: 26,870.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,211.88 : 66,310.62 = 17,915.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,211.88/66,310.62 = 17,915.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,211.88x = 66,310.62 × 17,915.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,211.88x = 1,187,991,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,991,891.25/44,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,870.42

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