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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,220.82, 66,331.08 and 17,925.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,220.82, 66,331.08 and 17,925.49 is: 26,888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,220.82 : 66,331.08 = 17,925.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,220.82/66,331.08 = 17,925.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,220.82x = 66,331.08 × 17,925.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,220.82x = 1,189,017,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,017,111.23/44,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,888.17

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