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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,519.84, 66,811.73 and 17,506.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,519.84, 66,811.73 and 17,506.29 is: 26,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,519.84 : 66,811.73 = 17,506.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,519.84/66,811.73 = 17,506.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,519.84x = 66,811.73 × 17,506.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,519.84x = 1,169,625,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,625,520.78/44,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,272.01

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