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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,294.04, 66,465.36 and 17,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,294.04, 66,465.36 and 17,991.72 is: 26,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,294.04 : 66,465.36 = 17,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,294.04/66,465.36 = 17,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,294.04x = 66,465.36 × 17,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,294.04x = 1,195,826,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,826,146.82/44,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.45

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