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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,233.83, 66,350.34 and 17,932.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,233.83, 66,350.34 and 17,932.32 is: 26,898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,233.83 : 66,350.34 = 17,932.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,233.83/66,350.34 = 17,932.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,233.83x = 66,350.34 × 17,932.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,233.83x = 1,189,815,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,815,528.99/44,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,898.32

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