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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,274.61, 66,429.69 and 17,981.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,274.61, 66,429.69 and 17,981.41 is: 26,979.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,274.61 : 66,429.69 = 17,981.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,274.61/66,429.69 = 17,981.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,274.61x = 66,429.69 × 17,981.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,274.61x = 1,194,499,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,499,492.06/44,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.33

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