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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,197.24, 66,295.86 and 17,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,197.24, 66,295.86 and 17,883.88 is: 26,825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,197.24 : 66,295.86 = 17,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,197.24/66,295.86 = 17,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,197.24x = 66,295.86 × 17,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,197.24x = 1,185,627,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,627,204.74/44,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.82

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