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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,246.08, 66,317.76 and 17,918.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,246.08, 66,317.76 and 17,918.08 is: 26,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,246.08 : 66,317.76 = 17,918.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,246.08/66,317.76 = 17,918.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,246.08x = 66,317.76 × 17,918.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,246.08x = 1,188,286,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,286,929.10/44,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.32

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