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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,208.42, 66,316.23 and 17,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,208.42, 66,316.23 and 17,913.30 is: 26,871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,208.42 : 66,316.23 = 17,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,208.42/66,316.23 = 17,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,208.42x = 66,316.23 × 17,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,208.42x = 1,187,942,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,942,522.86/44,208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,871.41

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