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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,239.68, 66,357.12 and 17,937.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,239.68, 66,357.12 and 17,937.36 is: 26,905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,239.68 : 66,357.12 = 17,937.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,239.68/66,357.12 = 17,937.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,239.68x = 66,357.12 × 17,937.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,239.68x = 1,190,271,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,271,550.00/44,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.07

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