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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,277.82, 66,416.72 and 17,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,277.82, 66,416.72 and 17,976.40 is: 26,964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,277.82 : 66,416.72 = 17,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,277.82/66,416.72 = 17,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,277.82x = 66,416.72 × 17,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,277.82x = 1,193,933,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,933,525.41/44,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,964.60

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