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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,269.93, 66,406.52 and 17,974.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,269.93, 66,406.52 and 17,974.09 is: 26,961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,269.93 : 66,406.52 = 17,974.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,269.93/66,406.52 = 17,974.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,269.93x = 66,406.52 × 17,974.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,269.93x = 1,193,596,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,596,767.07/44,269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.79

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