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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,197.83, 66,296.93 and 17,903.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,197.83, 66,296.93 and 17,903.07 is: 26,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,197.83 : 66,296.93 = 17,903.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,197.83/66,296.93 = 17,903.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,197.83x = 66,296.93 × 17,903.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,197.83x = 1,186,918,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,918,489.06/44,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,854.68

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