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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,254.99, 66,380.05 and 17,952.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,254.99, 66,380.05 and 17,952.67 is: 26,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,254.99 : 66,380.05 = 17,952.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,254.99/66,380.05 = 17,952.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,254.99x = 66,380.05 × 17,952.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,254.99x = 1,191,699,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,699,132.23/44,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,928.02

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