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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.93, 66,369.98 and 17,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.93, 66,369.98 and 17,975.32 is: 26,939.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.93 : 66,369.98 = 17,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.93/66,369.98 = 17,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.93x = 66,369.98 × 17,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.93x = 1,193,021,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,021,507.91/44,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,939.67

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