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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,256.80, 66,327.80 and 17,947.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,256.80, 66,327.80 and 17,947.19 is: 26,897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,256.80 : 66,327.80 = 17,947.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,256.80/66,327.80 = 17,947.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,256.80x = 66,327.80 × 17,947.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,256.80x = 1,190,397,704.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,397,704.97/44,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,897.51

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