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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,247.60, 66,369.72 and 17,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,247.60, 66,369.72 and 17,945.28 is: 26,917.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,247.60 : 66,369.72 = 17,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,247.60/66,369.72 = 17,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,247.60x = 66,369.72 × 17,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,247.60x = 1,191,023,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,023,208.92/44,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,917.24

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