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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,205.62, 66,308.42 and 17,892.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,205.62, 66,308.42 and 17,892.36 is: 26,838.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,205.62 : 66,308.42 = 17,892.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,205.62/66,308.42 = 17,892.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,205.62x = 66,308.42 × 17,892.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,205.62x = 1,186,414,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,414,166.40/44,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,838.54

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