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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,261.76, 66,392.46 and 17,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,261.76, 66,392.46 and 17,966.28 is: 26,949.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,261.76 : 66,392.46 = 17,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,261.76/66,392.46 = 17,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,261.76x = 66,392.46 × 17,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,261.76x = 1,192,825,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,825,526.25/44,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.35

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