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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,229.15, 66,371.06 and 17,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,229.15, 66,371.06 and 17,934.12 is: 26,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,229.15 : 66,371.06 = 17,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,229.15/66,371.06 = 17,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,229.15x = 66,371.06 × 17,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,229.15x = 1,190,306,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,306,599.40/44,229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,912.26

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