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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.36, 66,438.32 and 17,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.36, 66,438.32 and 17,974.76 is: 26,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.36 : 66,438.32 = 17,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.36/66,438.32 = 17,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.36x = 66,438.32 × 17,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.36x = 1,194,212,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,212,856.80/44,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,966.92

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