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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,213.54, 66,281.14 and 17,578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,213.54, 66,281.14 and 17,578.16 is: 26,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,213.54 : 66,281.14 = 17,578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,213.54/66,281.14 = 17,578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,213.54x = 66,281.14 × 17,578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,213.54x = 1,165,100,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,100,483.90/44,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,351.67

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