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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.54, 66,282.64 and 17,579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.54, 66,282.64 and 17,579.16 is: 26,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.54 : 66,282.64 = 17,579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.54/66,282.64 = 17,579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.54x = 66,282.64 × 17,579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.54x = 1,165,193,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,193,133.78/44,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,353.17

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