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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,267.97, 66,416.58 and 17,965.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,267.97, 66,416.58 and 17,965.65 is: 26,954.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,267.97 : 66,416.58 = 17,965.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,267.97/66,416.58 = 17,965.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,267.97x = 66,416.58 × 17,965.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,267.97x = 1,193,217,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,217,030.48/44,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,954.41

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