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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.98, 66,289.29 and 17,910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.98, 66,289.29 and 17,910.06 is: 26,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.98 : 66,289.29 = 17,910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.98/66,289.29 = 17,910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.98x = 66,289.29 × 17,910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.98x = 1,187,245,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,245,161.26/44,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,847.40

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