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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,204, 66,333.64 and 17,908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,204, 66,333.64 and 17,908.88 is: 26,874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,204 : 66,333.64 = 17,908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,204/66,333.64 = 17,908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,204x = 66,333.64 × 17,908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,204x = 1,187,961,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,961,198.72/44,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.52

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