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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,996.80, 65,998.24 and 17,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,996.80, 65,998.24 and 17,701.60 is: 26,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,996.80 : 65,998.24 = 17,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,996.80/65,998.24 = 17,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,996.80x = 65,998.24 × 17,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,996.80x = 1,168,274,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,274,445.18/43,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,553.62

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