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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,180.68, 66,298.38 and 17,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,180.68, 66,298.38 and 17,885.68 is: 26,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,180.68 : 66,298.38 = 17,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,180.68/66,298.38 = 17,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,180.68x = 66,298.38 × 17,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,180.68x = 1,185,791,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,791,609.20/44,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,839.60

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