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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,220.98, 66,287.79 and 17,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,220.98, 66,287.79 and 17,909.06 is: 26,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,220.98 : 66,287.79 = 17,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,220.98/66,287.79 = 17,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,220.98x = 66,287.79 × 17,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,220.98x = 1,187,152,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,152,008.38/44,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,845.90

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