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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.93, 66,405.02 and 17,973.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.93, 66,405.02 and 17,973.09 is: 26,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.93 : 66,405.02 = 17,973.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.93/66,405.02 = 17,973.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.93x = 66,405.02 × 17,973.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.93x = 1,193,503,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,503,311.05/44,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,960.29

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