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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,301.16, 66,414.97 and 17,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,301.16, 66,414.97 and 17,630.70 is: 26,431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,301.16 : 66,414.97 = 17,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,301.16/66,414.97 = 17,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,301.16x = 66,414.97 × 17,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,301.16x = 1,170,942,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,942,184.56/44,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,431.41

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