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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,258.08, 66,335.76 and 17,930.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,258.08, 66,335.76 and 17,930.08 is: 26,874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,258.08 : 66,335.76 = 17,930.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,258.08/66,335.76 = 17,930.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,258.08x = 66,335.76 × 17,930.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,258.08x = 1,189,405,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,405,483.66/44,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.31

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