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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.38, 66,435.68 and 17,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.38, 66,435.68 and 17,989.08 is: 26,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.38 : 66,435.68 = 17,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.38/66,435.68 = 17,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.38x = 66,435.68 × 17,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.38x = 1,195,116,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,116,762.37/44,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,987.32

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