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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,265.97, 66,393.43 and 17,945.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,265.97, 66,393.43 and 17,945.43 is: 26,915.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,265.97 : 66,393.43 = 17,945.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,265.97/66,393.43 = 17,945.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,265.97x = 66,393.43 × 17,945.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,265.97x = 1,191,458,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,458,650.52/44,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,915.91

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