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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,210.08, 66,315.32 and 17,915.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,210.08, 66,315.32 and 17,915.32 is: 26,873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,210.08 : 66,315.32 = 17,915.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,210.08/66,315.32 = 17,915.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,210.08x = 66,315.32 × 17,915.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,210.08x = 1,188,060,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,060,178.70/44,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,873.06

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