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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,270.05, 66,404.79 and 17,974.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,270.05, 66,404.79 and 17,974.53 is: 26,961.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,270.05 : 66,404.79 = 17,974.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,270.05/66,404.79 = 17,974.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,270.05x = 66,404.79 × 17,974.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,270.05x = 1,193,594,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,594,890.00/44,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.68

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