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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.36, 66,425.58 and 17,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.36, 66,425.58 and 17,992.52 is: 26,998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.36 : 66,425.58 = 17,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.36/66,425.58 = 17,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.36x = 66,425.58 × 17,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.36x = 1,195,163,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,163,576.66/44,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,998.14

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