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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,537.58, 66,806.37 and 17,895.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,537.58, 66,806.37 and 17,895.78 is: 26,843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,537.58 : 66,806.37 = 17,895.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,537.58/66,806.37 = 17,895.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,537.58x = 66,806.37 × 17,895.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,537.58x = 1,195,552,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,552,100.12/44,537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.67

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