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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,291.04, 66,439.76 and 17,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,291.04, 66,439.76 and 17,996.28 is: 26,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,291.04 : 66,439.76 = 17,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,291.04/66,439.76 = 17,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,291.04x = 66,439.76 × 17,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,291.04x = 1,195,668,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,668,524.09/44,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,995.72

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