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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,265.87, 66,393.33 and 17,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,265.87, 66,393.33 and 17,945.32 is: 26,915.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,265.87 : 66,393.33 = 17,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,265.87/66,393.33 = 17,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,265.87x = 66,393.33 × 17,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,265.87x = 1,191,449,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,449,552.72/44,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,915.76

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