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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,558.65, 66,846.40 and 17,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,558.65, 66,846.40 and 17,906.72 is: 26,863.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,558.65 : 66,846.40 = 17,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,558.65/66,846.40 = 17,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,558.65x = 66,846.40 × 17,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,558.65x = 1,196,999,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,999,388.81/44,558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.46

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