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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.24, 66,335.82 and 17,938.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.24, 66,335.82 and 17,938.84 is: 26,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.24 : 66,335.82 = 17,938.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.24/66,335.82 = 17,938.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.24x = 66,335.82 × 17,938.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.24x = 1,189,987,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,987,661.25/44,215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,913.52

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