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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,211.08, 66,316.82 and 17,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,211.08, 66,316.82 and 17,916.32 is: 26,874.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,211.08 : 66,316.82 = 17,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,211.08/66,316.82 = 17,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,211.08x = 66,316.82 × 17,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,211.08x = 1,188,153,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,153,368.50/44,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.56

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