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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,279.36, 66,430.80 and 17,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,279.36, 66,430.80 and 17,969.76 is: 26,959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,279.36 : 66,430.80 = 17,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,279.36/66,430.80 = 17,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,279.36x = 66,430.80 × 17,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,279.36x = 1,193,745,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,745,532.61/44,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,959.41

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