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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,279.76, 66,420.55 and 17,966.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,279.76, 66,420.55 and 17,966.51 is: 26,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,279.76 : 66,420.55 = 17,966.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,279.76/66,420.55 = 17,966.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,279.76x = 66,420.55 × 17,966.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,279.76x = 1,193,345,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,345,143.68/44,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,950.13

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