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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,170.79, 66,256.18 and 17,893.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,170.79, 66,256.18 and 17,893.98 is: 26,840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,170.79 : 66,256.18 = 17,893.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,170.79/66,256.18 = 17,893.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,170.79x = 66,256.18 × 17,893.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,170.79x = 1,185,586,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,586,715.06/44,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,840.97

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