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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,291.52, 66,455.28 and 17,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,291.52, 66,455.28 and 17,998.32 is: 27,004.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,291.52 : 66,455.28 = 17,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,291.52/66,455.28 = 17,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,291.52x = 66,455.28 × 17,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,291.52x = 1,196,083,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,083,395.13/44,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,004.79

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