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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,256.97, 66,413.13 and 17,961.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,256.97, 66,413.13 and 17,961.71 is: 26,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,256.97 : 66,413.13 = 17,961.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,256.97/66,413.13 = 17,961.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,256.97x = 66,413.13 × 17,961.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,256.97x = 1,192,893,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,893,193.88/44,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,953.80

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