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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.80, 66,295.41 and 17,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.80, 66,295.41 and 17,945 is: 26,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.80 : 66,295.41 = 17,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.80/66,295.41 = 17,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.80x = 66,295.41 × 17,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.80x = 1,189,671,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,671,132.45/44,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,902.37

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