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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,261.91, 66,420 and 17,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,261.91, 66,420 and 17,966.88 is: 26,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,261.91 : 66,420 = 17,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,261.91/66,420 = 17,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,261.91x = 66,420 × 17,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,261.91x = 1,193,360,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,360,169.60/44,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.33

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