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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,541.01, 66,814.64 and 17,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,541.01, 66,814.64 and 17,887 is: 26,831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,541.01 : 66,814.64 = 17,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,541.01/66,814.64 = 17,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,541.01x = 66,814.64 × 17,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,541.01x = 1,195,113,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,113,376.25/44,541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.75

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