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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,275.82, 66,413.72 and 17,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,275.82, 66,413.72 and 17,974.41 is: 26,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,275.82 : 66,413.72 = 17,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,275.82/66,413.72 = 17,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,275.82x = 66,413.72 × 17,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,275.82x = 1,193,747,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,747,228.79/44,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.61

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