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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.38, 66,437.18 and 17,990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.38, 66,437.18 and 17,990.08 is: 26,988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.38 : 66,437.18 = 17,990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.38/66,437.18 = 17,990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.38x = 66,437.18 × 17,990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.38x = 1,195,210,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,210,183.17/44,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,988.82

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