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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,369.64, 66,511.40 and 17,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,369.64, 66,511.40 and 17,707.93 is: 26,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,369.64 : 66,511.40 = 17,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,369.64/66,511.40 = 17,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,369.64x = 66,511.40 × 17,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,369.64x = 1,177,778,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,778,960.58/44,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.70

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